(a) Without prior written approval of the authorized representative, no person shall construct or modify or cause to be constructed or modified any structure, facility or appurtenant items which may alter the normal functioning of the Storm Drain System, including any action that may alter the capacity, fall, or structural integrity of the storm drain, channel or related structure.
(b) Permits are required for the construction or modification of any storm drain, or conveyor of storm water or non-storm water, or appurtenant items within:
(1) Dedicated public easements, right-of-way, or public place and/or facility; and
(2) Private property so as the property may directly or indirectly discharge into the Storm Drain System. Indirect discharges include, but are not limited to, under sidewalk drains, driveway approaches, and unrestricted sheet flow.
(c) It is prohibited to establish, use, maintain, and/or continue any illicit connections to the Storm Drain System. This prohibition applies to connections made in the past, regardless whether made under a permit or other authorization or whether permissible under the law or practices applicable or prevailing at the time of the connection.
(d) The discharge or diversion of non-storm water is permissible only when connection to the Storm Drain System is made in accordance with a valid County permit, approved construction plan, or a NPDES permit and/or an NOI, and the discharge conforms to the standards of §§ 35.0110 and 35.0111 of the County Code.
(e) Any industrial discharger, discharger associated with construction activity, or other discharger subject to a construction/industrial activities storm water general permit or any other NPDES permit issued by any Federal, State, municipal or other government entity or agency shall comply with all requirements of such permit. Upon demand by the County Director, such discharger shall provide the County proof of coverage under such NPDES permit. Proof of coverage under such NPDES permit may also be required prior to issuance of any County permit, including, but not limited to, grading, building, or occupancy permits. Proof of coverage shall be in a form acceptable to the County Director.
(Ord. 3105, passed - -1986; Readopted by Ord. 3587, passed - -1994; Am. Ord. 4176, passed - -2012)