Chula Vista Municipal Code Ch. 14.04 General Provisions

Sections:

• 14.04.010 Purpose and intent of provisions – More stringent regulations to control.

It is the purpose of the City Council in establishing the regulations codified in this title to protect persons and property against water damage and flood hazards as specified in Chapter 14.18 CVMC. It is the intent of the Council to afford greater protection for said persons and property from damage resulting from the obstruction or diversion of drainage ways and watercourses. This title is also intended to protect persons and property from damage resulting from the construction of inadequate or improper facilities for the conveyance of surface runoff and storm waters to the City’s receiving waters.

It is the further purpose of the City Council in establishing the regulations codified in this title to protect and promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the City by prohibiting and preventing the discharge of non-storm water to the storm water conveyance system and by reducing pollutants in storm water discharges to the maximum extent practicable in order to achieve applicable water quality objectives for surface waters in San Diego County. It is the intent of the Council to protect and enhance the water quality of our watercourses, water bodies, and wetlands in a manner pursuant to and consistent with state and federal law.

In case of conflict between the regulations imposed by this title and any other provision of law or of this code, the more stringent regulation shall apply. (Ord. 3098, 2007; Ord. 2597 § 1, 1994; Ord. 2466 § 9, 1991; Ord. 1032 § 1, 1967; prior code § 26.100).