§ 14-107. Purpose.

The prevention of pollution from stormwater runoff and the protection of the quality of waters of the state is of utmost importance to the people of the city. It is the purpose of this article and any rules promulgated pursuant to this article:

(1)

To protect the environment against pollution and other effects from stormwater runoff, and to protect the public health and safety;

(2)

To provide for the implementation of a stormwater management program in the city to manage and prevent flooding, streambank erosion, pollution, and other effects from stormwater runoff;

(3)

To establish standards and criteria for the design and construction of stormwater management systems subject to the requirements of this article;

(4)

To establish best management practices for the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of stormwater management systems subject to the requirements of this article;

(5)

To provide for the issuance of stormwater construction approvals for construction activities subject to the requirements of this article;

(6)

To provide for the longterm preservation and maintenance of stormwater management systems subject to the requirements of this article;

(7)

To authorize the inspection of stormwater management systems subject to the requirements of this article; and

(8)

To provide for the administration, implementation and enforcement of this article.

(Ord. No. 295, § 1.3, 3-24-2003)