§ 53.02. PURPOSE AND INTENT.

The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public health, safety, environment and general welfare through the regulation of non-storm water discharges to the City of Columbus municipal separate storm sewer system to the maximum extent practicable as required by Federal and State law. This chapter establishes methods for controlling the introduction of pollutants into the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) in order to comply with requirements on the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit process. The objectives of this chapter are:

(A) To regulate the contribution of pollutants to the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) by storm water discharges by any user.

(B) To prohibit illicit connection and discharges to the municipal separate storm sewer system.

(C) To prevent non-storm water discharges, generated as a result of spills, inappropriate dumping or disposal, to the municipal separate storm sewer system.

(D) To establish legal authority to carry out all inspections, surveillance, monitoring and enforcement procedures necessary to ensure compliance with this chapter.

(Ord. 18-31, passed 9-4-18)