§ 28-32. Stormwater discharges from industrial, commercial and construction activities.

(a)

Stormwater discharges from industrial and commercial activities shall be treated or managed on site, in accordance with appropriate federal, state or local permits and regulations, prior to discharge to the city's MS4.

(b)

Stormwater discharges from significant construction activities shall be treated or managed on site in accordance with appropriate federal, state or local permits and regulations, prior to discharge to the city's MS4. Erosion, sediment and pollution controls for the construction site shall be properly implemented, maintained and operated according to a pollution prevention plan required by an NPDES permit for the discharge of stormwater from construction activities, or according to a state permit issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection or St. Johns River Water Management District.

(c)

Construction activity which is not defined as significant is still characterized as an illicit connection or illicit discharge if the activity causes an impairment of the operation of the MS4 or contributes to the failure of the MS4 to meet any local, state or federal requirements, including, but not limited to, NPDES permits.

(d)

The owners or operators of industrial facilities, commercial entities and construction sites which discharge stormwater to the city's MS4 shall provide prior written notification to the city of the discharge and shall have received prior approval of the discharge from the city.

(Ord. No. 1539, § 3, 11-17-2011)