This chapter shall be interpreted in accordance with the definitions set forth herein and the provisions of this chapter shall apply to the direct or indirect discharge of pollutants into the City’s storm water conveyance system.

Further, this chapter shall be interpreted in accordance with the requirements of the federal Clean Water Act and acts amendatory thereof or supplementary thereto; applicable implementing regulations; NPDES Permit No. CAS 0109266, and any amendment, revision, or reissuance thereof; and the purposes and intent of this chapter.

This chapter, among other things, provides for the prohibition of non-storm water discharges to the storm water conveyance system, the prohibition of illegal connections to the storm water conveyance system, the requirement that all persons reduce the volume and character of pollutants related to urban activity entering the storm water conveyance system to the maximum extent practicable, and the establishment of enforcement mechanisms for violation of this chapter, including civil and criminal fines and penalties. (Ord. 3348 § 1, 2015; Ord. 2854 § 2, 2002; Ord. 2597 § 11, 1994).