§ 13.16.020. Purpose and intent.

The purpose of this chapter is to ensure the future health, safety, and general welfare of city citizens by:

A.

Eliminating non-storm-water discharges to the municipal separate storm sewer;

B.

Controlling the discharge to municipal separate storm sewers from spills, dumping or disposal of materials other than storm water;

C.

Reducing pollutants in storm water discharges to the maximum extent practicable;

D.

Safeguarding and preserving creeks and riparian corridors in a natural state;

E.

Preserving and enhancing creekside vegetation and wildlife;

F.

Preventing activities that would contribute significantly to flooding, erosion or sedimentation, or that would destroy riparian areas or would inhibit their restoration;

G.

Enhancing recreational and beneficial uses of creeks;

H.

Controlling erosion and sedimentation;

I.

Protecting drainage facilities; and

J.

Protecting the public health and safety, and public and private property.

The intent of this chapter is to protect and enhance the water quality of our watercourses, water bodies, and wetlands in a manner pursuant to and consistent with the federal Clean Water Act.

(Ord. 12024 § 1 (part), 1997)