The purpose and objectives of this chapter are as follows:
(A) To maintain and improve the quality of surface water and ground water within the city, the county and the state;
(B) To prevent the discharge of contaminated storm water runoff from industrial, commercial, residential and construction sites into the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) within the city;
(C) To promote public awareness of the hazards involved in the improper discharge of hazardous substances, petroleum products, household hazardous waste, industrial waste, sediment from construction sites, pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers and other contaminants into the storm sewers and natural waters of the city;
(D) To encourage recycling of used motor oil and safe disposal of other hazardous consumer products;
(E) To facilitate compliance with state and federal standards and permits by owners and operators of industrial and construction sites within the city; and
(F) To enable the city to comply with all federal and state laws and regulations applicable to storm water discharges, under TPDES General Permit No. TXR040024.
(1998 Code, § 50-210) (Ord. 10-05, passed 3-17-2010)