The storm water management plan required by 64 FR 68722, mandated by the Federal Government, and enforced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, shall encompass, at a minimum, the following six (6) minimum control measures using approved Best Management Practices (BMP’s):
* Public Education and Outreach
* Public Participation/Involvement
* Illicit Discharge Detention and Elimination
* Construction Site Runoff Control
* Post Construction Runoff Control
* Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping
(a) Public Education and Outreach. Distributing educational materials and performing outreach to inform citizens about the impact polluted storm water runoff discharges can have on water quality.
(b) Public Participation/Involvement. Providing opportunities for citizens to participate in program development and implementation, including effectively publicizing public hearings and/or encouraging citizen representatives on the Storm Water Board.
(c) Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination. Developing and implementing a plan to detect and eliminate illicit discharges to the storm sewer system (shall include developing a system map and informing the community about hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste).
(d) Construction Site Runoff Control. Developing, implementing and enforcing an erosion and sediment control program for construction activities that disturb more than 1 acre of land (controls shall include silt fences or temporary storm water detention ponds).
(e) Post Construction Runoff Control. Developing, implementing and enforcing an erosion and sediment control program to address discharges of post-construction storm water runoff from new development and redevelopment areas.
(f) Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping. Developing and implementing a program with the goal of preventing or reducing pollutant runoff from municipal operations. The program must include municipal staff training on pollution prevention measures and techniques (regular street sweeping, reduction in the use of pesticides or street salt, frequent catch basin cleaning/repair, additions to and repairs on storm inlets and lines).
(Ord. 11562/02. Passed 5-8-02.)