This article is designed to prohibit the spilling,
dumping, or disposal of materials other than stormwater into the municipal
separate storm sewer system (MS4) in the Township of Independence,
so as to protect public health, safety and welfare, and to prescribe
penalties for the failure to comply, which regulations are implemented
pursuant to Municipal Stormwater Management regulations.
The spilling, dumping, or disposal of materials
other than stormwater to the municipal separate storm sewer system
operated by Township of Independence is prohibited. The spilling,
dumping, or disposal of materials other than stormwater in such a
manner as to cause the discharge of pollutants to the municipal separate
storm sewer system is also prohibited.
This article shall be enforced by the Independence
Township Police Department or the Zoning Officer of the Township of
Independence.
Any person(s) who continues to be in violation
of the provisions of this article, after being duly notified, shall
be subject to a fine not to exceed $1,000, up to 30 days imprisonment
in the county jail, a period of community service of up to 30 days
or a combination of the foregoing in the discretion of the court.