Highland Municipal Code Art. I Authority, Purpose And Definitions

This chapter is enacted pursuant to authority conferred by law, including, but not limited to, the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1251, et seq.); the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 122; Porter Cologne Act; and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System No. CA 8000200 issued by the Regional Water Quality Control Board, Santa Ana Region.

(Ord. 163 § 1, 1993)

A. The purpose of this chapter is to promote the future health, safety and general welfare by controlling and/or eliminating nonstormwater discharges into the city storm drain system. This will be accomplished by eliminating all nonpermitted discharges to the municipal separate storm drains, controlling the discharge to municipal separate storm drains from spills, dumping or disposal of materials other than stormwater, and reducing pollutants in stormwater discharges to the maximum extent practicable.

B. The intent of this chapter is to protect and enhance the water quality of our watercourses, water bodies, groundwater and wetlands in a manner pursuant to and consistent with federal, state and local laws and regulations.

(Ord. 163 § 1, 1993)

As used in this chapter:

"BMP"

means any best management practice, best management guideline, or best management requirement as adopted by any federal, state, regional, or local agency and applicable to storm drain system management.

"City permit"

means any permit issued by the city.

"Construction activity"

means any activity as defined by the State Water Resources Board or the Regional Water Quality Control Board, Santa Ana Region, whichever is more restrictive, that necessitates securing an NPDES permit or NOI.

"Illegal discharge"

means any discharge to the stormwater drainage system which is not composed entirely of stormwater or contains constituents not provided for under exceptions to the prohibited discharges, HMC § 13.04.100.

"Illicit connection"

means any connection to the stormwater drainage system that is not permitted pursuant to a valid NPDES permit or written approval by the city.

"NOI"

means a notice of intent to comply with an adopted NPDES stormwater permit.

"Nonstormwater"

is any water not associated with storm runoff and that originates on or traverses any property.

"NPDES"

means the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System.

"NPDES permit"

means any permit issued pursuant to the Federal Clean Water Act.

"Person,"

as used in this chapter, means any individual, corporation, joint venture, partnership or other entity, whether public or private, who is subject to the provisions of this chapter.

"Receiving water"

means all waters of the United States and tributaries of waters of the United States that are used for recreational or other purposes; from which fish or shellfish are taken; or which are used for industrial purposes by industries in interstate commerce.

"Storm drain system"

means all of the property owned, leased, or controlled by the city and used directly or indirectly in the collection, conveyance, storage or disposal of stormwater and including, but not limited to, conduits, natural or artificial drains, channels, basins and watercourses together with appurtenances, pumping stations and equipment.

"Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan"

means the plan as described in the General Construction Activity Stormwater Permit as issued by the State Water Resources Board on August 20, 1992, and as that permit may be amended.

"Swimming pool"

means any body of water created by artificial means designed or used for swimming, immersion or therapeutic purposes.

(Ord. 163 § 1, 1993)

The provisions of this chapter shall govern where such provisions are inconsistent with any other ordinance of the city code.

(Ord. 163 § 1, 1993)