§ 155.016 PROHIBITED DISCHARGES.

   (A)   It is unlawful for any person to cause or allow an illicit discharge to the storm sewer system.

   (B)   The following discharges to the storm sewer system are exempt from the prohibitions of this section:

      (1)   Discharges regulated under a valid UPDES storm discharge permit; provided that the discharge complies with the terms of the permit;

      (2)    Flushing;

      (3)   Landscape irrigation;

      (4)   Diverted stream flows;

      (5)   Rising groundwaters;

      (6)   Uncontaminated groundwater infiltration;

      (7)   Uncontaminated pumped groundwater;

      (8)   Discharges from potable water sources;

      (9)   Foundation drains;

      (10)   Air conditioning condensate;

      (11)   Irrigation water;

      (12)   Springs;

      (13)   Water from crawl space pumps;

      (14)   Footing drains;

      (15)   Lawn-watering runoff;

      (16)   Individual residential car washing; provided that there is no discharge of soaps, solvents, or used for such purposes;

      (17)   Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands;

      (18)   Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges;

      (19)   Residual street wash water;

      (20)   Dechlorinated water reservoir discharges; and

      (21)   Discharges from emergency firefighting activities.

(Prior Code, § 13.22.030) (Ord. 17-2020, passed 5-20-2020) Penalty, see § 155.999