Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 9 — PUBLIC SERVICES AND PUBLIC PLACES›Chapter 9.24 — STORM DRAIN SYSTEM
Montclair Municipal Code Art. I Title and Scope of Provisions
Montclair Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Montclair
Cite as: Montclair Municipal Code Article I · Text as of 2026-10-04
9.24.010 - Title.¶
This chapter shall be known as the "City Storm Drain System Regulations" and may be cited as such.
(Prior code § 6-9.101)
9.24.020 - Scope.¶
A. Authority. 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 Permit issued by the Regional Water Quality Control Board, Santa Ana Region.
B. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to ensure 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 City storm drain system, controlling the discharge from spills, dumping, or disposal of materials other than stormwater; and reducing pollutants in stormwater discharges to the maximum extent practicable.
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 the regulations listed in this chapter.
(Prior code § 6-9.102)
(Ord. No. 10-915, § 1, 8-2-10)
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