(A) Suspension due to an illicit discharge in an emergency situation. The City Council or City Engineer may, without prior notice, suspend MS4 discharge access to a person when such suspension is necessary to stop an actual or threatened discharge that, in the determination of the City Engineer, presents or may present imminent and substantial danger to the environment, or to the health or welfare of persons, or to the MS4 or waters of the United States. If the violator fails to comply with a suspension order issued in an emergency, the authorized enforcement agency may take such steps as it deems necessary to prevent or minimize damage to the MS4 or waters of the United States, or if determined by the City Engineer to be necessary to minimize danger to persons.
(B) Suspension due to the detection of an illicit discharge. Any person discharging to the MS4 in violation of this subchapter may have their MS4 access terminated if the City Engineer determines that such termination would abate or reduce an illicit discharge. The city will notify the responsible person of the proposed termination of its MS4 access. The responsible person may petition the city for reconsideration and a hearing. A person commits an offense if the person reinstates MS4 access to premises terminated pursuant to this section, without the prior written approval of the city.
(Ord. 1201, passed 12-11-12)