(A) The purpose of this subchapter is to provide for the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the city through the regulation of non-storm water discharges to the storm drainage system to the maximum extent practicable as required by federal and state law. This subchapter establishes methods for controlling the introduction of pollutants into the storm drainage system in order to comply with requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit process.
(B) The objectives of this subchapter are:
(1) To regulate the contribution of pollutants to the storm drainage system by stormwater discharges by any user.
(2) To prohibit illicit connections and discharges to the storm drainage system.
(3) To establish legal authority to carry out all inspection, surveillance and monitoring procedures necessary to ensure compliance with this subchapter.
(Ord. 1201, passed 12-11-12)