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flood control channel,canal,storm drain or any fabricated natural conveyance. G. Illicit Discharges and Connections 1. No person shall use any illicit connection to intentionally convey non-storm water to the City's storm sewer system. 2. The construction,use,maintenance or continued existence of illicit connections to the storm sewer system is prohibited.This prohibition expressly includes,without limitation,illicit connections made in the past regardless of whether the connection was permissible under law or practices applicable or prevailing at the time of connection. 3. A person is considered to be in violation of this ordinance if the person connects a line conveying wastewater to the storm sewer system,or allows such a connection to continue. H. General Provisions:All owners or occupants of property shall comply with the following general requirements: 1. No person shall leave,store,deposit,discharge,dump,or otherwise expose any chemical or septic waste in an area where discharge to streets or storm sewer system may occur.This section shall apply to both actual and potential discharges. a. Private sanitary sewer connections and appurtenances shall be maintained to prevent failure, which has the potential to pollute surface water. b. Recreational vehicle sewage shall be disposed to a proper sanitary waste facility.Waste shall not be discharged in an area where drainage to streets or storm sewer systems may occur. c. For pools,the pool's water should be tested before draining to ensure that PH levels are neutral and chlorine levels are not detectable. Pool water should be discharged over a vegetated area before draining into the storm sewer system. Unsealed receptacles containing chemicals or other hazardous materials shall not be stored in areas susceptible to runoff. 2. The washing down of commercial equipment and vehicles shall be conducted in a manner so as to not directly discharge wastewater where drainage to streets or storm sewer system may occur. 3. Removal of pollutants such as grass,leaves,dirt and landscape material from impervious surfaces shall be completed to the maximum extent practicable using mechanical cleaning techniques. 4. Mobile washing companies(carpet cleaning,mobile vehicle washing,etc)shall dispose of wastewater to the sanitary sewer. Wastewater shall not be discharged where drainage to streets or storm sewer system may occur. 5. Storage of materials,machinery and equipment shall comply with the following requirements: a. Objects,such as equipment or vehicle parts containing grease,oil or other hazardous substances, and unsealed receptacles containing chemicals or other hazardous materials shall not be stored in areas susceptible to runoff. b. Any machinery or equipment that is to be repaired or maintained in areas susceptible to runoff shall be placed in a confined area to contain leaks,spills,or discharges. 6. Debris and residue shall be removed as follows: a. All vehicle parking lots and private streets shall be swept at least once a year in the spring to remove debris. Such debris shall be collected and disposed of according to state and federal laws governing solid waste. b. Fuel and chemical residue or other types of potentially harmful material,such as animal waste, garbage or batteries shall be contained immediately,removed as soon as possible and disposed of according to state and federal laws governing solid waste. L Industrial or Construction Activity Discharges. Any person subject to an industrial activity NPDES storm water discharge permit shall comply with all provisions of such permit.Proof of compliance with said permit may be required in a manner acceptable to the Public Works Director prior to the allowing of discharges to the storm sewer system.Any person responsible for a property or premise,who is,or may be,the source of an illicit discharge,may be required to implement,at said person's expense,additional structural and non-structural BMPs to prevent the further discharge of pollutants to the storm sewer system.These BMPs shall be part of a storm water pollution prevention plan(SWPPP)as necessary for compliance with requirements of the NPDES permit.