[Ord. No. 509-05]
The purpose of this Article is to prohibit the spilling, or
disposal of materials other than stormwater to the municipal separate
storm sewer system (MS4) operated by the Borough of Cape May Point
so as to protect public health, safety and welfare, and to prescribe
penalties.
[Ord. No. 509-05]
For the purpose of this Article, the following terms, phrases,
words, and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein
unless their use in the text of this Article clearly demonstrates
a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words
used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural
number include the singular number, and words used in the singular
number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory
and not merely directory.
MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4)
Shall mean a conveyance or system of conveyances (including
roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs,
gutters, ditches, man-made channels, or storm drains) that is owned
or operated by Borough of Cape May Point or other public body, and
is designed and used for collecting and conveying stormwater.
PERSON
Shall mean any individual, corporation, company, partnership,
firm, association, or political subdivision of this State subject
to municipal jurisdiction.
STORMWATER
Shall mean water resulting from precipitation (including
rain and snow) that runs off the land's surface, is transmitted to
the subsurface, is captured by separate storm sewers or other sewerage
or drainage facilities, or is conveyed by snow removal equipment.
[Ord. No. 509-05]
The spilling, dumping, or disposal of materials other than stormwater
to the municipal separate storm sewer system operated by the Borough
of Cape May Point 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.
[Ord. No. 509-05]
This Article shall be enforced by the Cape May City Police Department
and/or other municipal officials of the Borough of Cape May Point.
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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 per day.