A. Suspension Due To Illicit Discharges In Emergency Situations: The city of Pocatello director of public works may, without prior notice, suspend municipal separate storm sewer system discharge access to a person or entity when such suspension is necessary to stop an actual or threatened discharge which presents or may present imminent and substantial danger to the environment, or to the health or welfare of persons, or to the municipal separate storm sewer system or waters of the United States. If the violator fails to comply with a suspension order issued in an emergency, the director may take such steps as deemed necessary to prevent or minimize damage to the municipal separate storm sewer system or waters of the United States, or to minimize danger to persons.
B. Termination Due To The Detection Of Illicit Discharge: Any person discharging to the municipal separate storm sewer system in violation of this chapter may have their municipal separate storm sewer system access terminated if such termination would abate or reduce an illicit discharge. The city will notify a violator of the proposed termination of its municipal separate storm sewer system access. Notification shall be made in writing by certified mail to the owner of the property from which the illicit discharge is being made at the last known mailing address of said property owner on record with the Bannock County assessor.
C. Written Approval Required For Reinstatement: Any person who reinstates municipal separate storm sewer system access to premises terminated pursuant to this section, without the prior written approval of the authorized enforcement agency (city of Pocatello director of public works) is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 2860, 2008)