§ 28-38. Prohibited discharges of polluting matter in storm systems.

It shall be unlawful for any person to drain, deposit, place or otherwise discharge pollutants into any stormwater system within the city, or to cause or permit to be drained, deposited, placed or otherwise discharged into such stormwater systems any organic or inorganic matter which causes pollution, pursuant to the water quality standards established by all applicable regulatory agencies. Polluting matter includes, but is not limited to, the following:

(1)

Petroleum produces, including, but not limited to oil, gasoline and grease;

(2)

Solid waste including garbage, waste, and trash (as defined in chapter 10, article I of this Code);

(3)

Paints;

(4)

Steam cleaning waste;

(5)

Pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers;

(6)

Degreasers, solvents;

(7)

Sanitary sewage;

(8)

Chemically treated cooling water;

(9)

Antifreeze and other automotive products;

(10)

Lawn clippings, leaves, branches, etc.;

(11)

Animal carcasses;

(12)

Recreational vehicle waters;

(13)

Dyes;

(14)

Construction materials;

(15)

Any liquids in quantity or quality which are capable of causing a violation of the city's NPDES stormwater permit; and

(16)

Solids in such quantities or of such size capable of causing interference or obstruction to the flow in the city's stormwater system.

(Ord. No. 1539, § 3, 11-17-2011)