§ 28-34. Prohibition of illicit discharges and illicit connections.

(a)

Illicit discharges and illicit connections to the city's MS4 are prohibited.

(b)

Failure to report a connection from industrial activities, commercial entities or construction activities to the city's MS4 or to waters of the United States constitutes an illicit connection.

(c)

Failure to report to the city a discharge from industrial activities, commercial entities or construction activities to the city's MS4 or to waters of the United States constitutes an illicit discharge.

(d)

Any discharge to the city's MS4 or to waters of the United States which is in violation of federal, state or local permits or regulations constitutes an illicit discharge.

(e)

Persons responsible for illicit discharges or illicit connections shall immediately cease the illicit discharge or illicit connection, and obtain appropriate approvals from applicable regulatory agencies prior to resuming the discharge or connection.

(Ord. No. 1539, § 3, 11-17-2011)