14.10.020 Purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Ashland through the regulation of nonstormwater discharges to the storm drainage system to the maximum extent practicable as required by federal and state law. This chapter establishes methods for controlling the introduction of pollutants into the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) in order to comply with requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit process. Objectives of this chapter are to:
A. Regulate the contribution of pollutants in stormwater discharges and to prohibit nonstormwater discharges to the public stormwater drainage, groundwater and surface water systems, underground injection control or waterways.
B. Prohibit illicit connections and discharges to the MS4.
C. Establish legal authority to carry out all inspections, surveillance, monitoring, and enforcement procedures necessary to ensure compliance with this chapter. (Ord. 3223, added, 07/18/2023)