Sec. 18-141. - Findings; purpose.

(a)

Unmitigated stormwater from areas altered by development may pose public health and safety threats. Potential contaminants in stormwater runoff may include suspended solids, nitrogen, phosphorus, hydrocarbons, heavy metals, pathogenic organisms (bacteria and viruses), and road salts.

(b)

This article establishes the administrative mechanisms necessary for the city to ensure proper stormwater management. The article is written to work in conjunction with current state regulations.

(Ord. of 6-25-2009, § 44-1)