§ 9.8.1. General Provisions

A.

Purpose and intent The purpose of this Division is to protect the public health, safety, environment and general welfare through the regulation of nonstormwater discharges to the City separate storm sewer system to the maximum extent practicable as required by federal law. This Division establishes methods for controlling the introduction of pollutants into the City separate storm sewer system in order to comply with requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit process. The objectives of this Division are to:

1.

Regulate the contribution of pollutants to the storm sewer system by any person;

2.

Prohibit illicit discharges and illegal connections to the storm sewer system;

3.

Prevent nonstormwater discharges, generated as a result of spills, inappropriate dumping or disposal, to the storm sewer system; and

4.

Establish legal authority to carry out all inspection, surveillance, monitoring and enforcement procedures necessary to ensure compliance with this Division.

B.

Compatibility with Other Regulations This Division is not intended to modify or repeal any other chapter, rule, regulation, or other provision of law. The requirements of this Division are in addition to the requirements of any other chapter, rule, regulation, or other provision of law, and where any provision of this Division imposes restrictions different from those imposed by any other chapter, rule, regulation, or other provision of law, whichever provision is more restrictive or imposes higher protective standards for human health or the environment shall control.

C.

Responsibility for Administration The Department shall administer, implement, and enforce the provisions of this Division.