For use in this chapter, unless the context specifically indicates otherwise, the following terms are defined:
1. “Discharge” means the direct or indirect non-storm water release of water and any elements, compounds, and particles contained within or upon, from property owned or controlled by a responsible party to the City storm sewer system.
2. “Illicit connection” to the City’s storm sewer system means any physical connection or other topographical or other condition, natural or artificial, which is not specifically authorized by ordinance or written rule of the City and which causes or facilitates, directly or indirectly, an illicit discharge.
3. “Illicit discharge” means any discharge into the City’s storm sewer system prohibited by the City’s MS4 Permit, the terms of which are hereby incorporated by reference, except as exempted by subsection 101.03(4) of this chapter.
4. “Industrial discharge” means discharges subject to NPDES Industrial Permits as defined in 40 C.F.R. Section 122.26(b)(14).
5. “Property” includes but is not limited to real estate, fixtures, facilities, and premises of any kind located upon, under or above the real estate.
6. “Responsible party” means one or more persons that control or are in possession of or own property. Responsible parties shall be jointly and severally responsible for compliance with this chapter and jointly and severally liable for any illicit discharge from the property controlled, possessed, or owned. A responsible party does not include the City when an illicit discharge is caused by a person on a public street or on public property.