§ 23-79. Purpose/intent.  


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  • The purpose of this article is to provide for the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the Town of Chapel Hill, through the regulation of non-stormwater discharges to the stormwater drainage system to the maximum extent practicable as required by federal and state law. This article establishes methods for controlling the introduction of pollutants into the stormwater drainage system, including the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) and waters of the state, in order to comply with the requirements set forth in the Town's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II permit.

    The intent of this article is:

    (1)

    To regulate the contribution of pollutants to the stormwater drainage system, including the MS4 and waters of the state;

    (2)

    To prohibit illicit discharges and connections to the stormwater drainage system;

    (3)

    To prevent improper disposal of materials that degrade water quality; and

    (4)

    To establish legal authority to carry out all inspection, detection, monitoring procedures and enforcement necessary to ensure compliance with this article.

(Ord. No. 2016-11-14/O-1 , § 1)