The SMO may, without prior notice, suspend MS4 discharge access to a
person when such suspension is necessary to stop an actual or threatened discharge
which presents or may present imminent and substantial danger to the environment,
to the health or welfare of persons, or to the MS4. The SMO shall notify the
person of such suspension within a reasonable time thereafter in writing of
the reasons for the suspension. If the violator fails to comply with a suspension
order issued in an emergency, the SMO may take such steps as deemed necessary
to prevent or minimize damage to the MS4 or to minimize danger to persons.
Any person discharging to the municipality's stormwater system
(MS4) in violation of this chapter may have his or her MS4 access terminated
if such termination would abate or reduce an illicit discharge. The SMO will
notify a violator in writing of the proposed termination of its MS4 access
and the reasons therefor. The violator may petition the SMO for a reconsideration
and hearing with the SMO. Access may be granted by the SMO if he/she finds
that the illicit discharge has ceased and the discharger has taken steps to
prevent its recurrence. Access may be denied if the SMO determines in writing
that the illicit discharge has not ceased or is likely to recur. A person
commits an offense if the person reinstates MS4 access to premises terminated
pursuant to this article, without the prior approval of the SMO.
