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272 water resource,, buffer,, street,, road,, alley, catch basin, culvert, curb, gutter, inlet,, ditch,,
<br />273 natural watercourse,, flood control channet, canal,, storm drain or any fabricated natural
<br />274 conveyance.
<br />275 G. Illicit Discharges and Connections
<br />276 1. No person shall use any illicit connection to intentionally convey non-storm water to the
<br />277 City's storm sewer system.
<br />278 2. The construction,, use,, maintenance or continued existence of illicit connections to the
<br />279 storm sewer system is prohibited. This prohibition expressly includes,, without limitation,,
<br />280 illicit connections made in the past regardless of whether the connection was permissible
<br />281 under law or practices applicable or prevailing at the time of connection.
<br />282 3. A person is considered to be in violation of this ordinance if the person connects a line
<br />283 conveying wastewater to the storm sewer system, or allows such a connection to
<br />284 continue.
<br />285 H. General Provisions.- All owners or occupants of property shall comply with the following
<br />286 general requirements.-
<br />287 1. No person shall leave, store, deposit, discharge, dump, or otherwise expose any chemical
<br />288 or septic waste in an area where discharge to streets or storm sewer system may occur.
<br />289 This section shall apply to both actual and potential discharges.
<br />290 a. Private sanitary sewer connections and appurtenances shall be maintained to prevent
<br />291 failure,, which has the potential to pollute surface water.
<br />292 b. Recreational vehicle sewage shall be disposed to a proper sanitary waste facility.
<br />293 Waste shall not be discharged in an area where drainage to streets or storm sewer
<br />294 systems may occur.
<br />295 c. For pools, the pool's water should be tested before draining to ensure that PH levels
<br />296 are neutral and chlorine levels are not detectable. Pool water should be discharged
<br />297 over a vegetated area before draining into the storm sewer system. Unsealed
<br />298 receptacles containing chemicals or other hazardous materials shall not be stored in
<br />299 areas susceptible to runoff
<br />300 2. The washing down of commercial equipment and vehicles shall be conducted in a
<br />301 manner so as to not directly discharge wastewater where drainage to streets or storm
<br />302 sewer system may occur.
<br />303 3. Removal of pollutants such as grass, leaves, dirt and landscape material from impervious
<br />304 surfaces shall be completed to the maximum extent practicable using mechanical
<br />305 cleaning techniques.
<br />306 4. Mobile washing companies (carpet cleaning, mobile vehicle washing, etc) shall dispose
<br />307 of wastewater to the sanitary sewer. Wastewater shall not be discharged where drainage
<br />308 to streets or storm sewer system may occur.
<br />309 5. Storage of materials, machinery and equipment shall comply with the following
<br />310 requirements.-
<br />311 a. Objects, such as equipment or vehicle parts containing grease, oil or other hazardous
<br />312 substances,, and unsealed receptacles containing chemicals or other hazardous
<br />313 materials shall not be stored in areas susceptible to runoff
<br />314 b. Any machinery or equipment that is to be repaired or maintained in areas susceptible
<br />315 to runoff shall be placed in a confined area to contain leaks, spills, or discharges.
<br />316 6. Debris and residue shall be removed as follows.-
<br />317 a. All vehicle parking lots and private streets shall be swept at least once a year in the
<br />318 spring to remove debris. Such debris shall be collected and disposed of according to
<br />319 state and federal laws governing solid waste.
<br />320 b. Fuel and chemical residue or other types of potentially harmful material, such as
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