The ordinance codified in this chapter shall be known as the "urban stormwater management ordinance of the city of Bell Gardens" and may be referred to as such.
(Ord. 709 § 1, 1998)
The purpose of this chapter is to protect the health and safety of the residents of the city by protecting the beneficial uses, mating habitats, and ecosystems of receiving waters within the city from pollutants carried by stormwater and nonstormwater discharges. The intent of this chapter is to enhance and protect the water quality of the receiving waters of the county and the United States, consistent with the Act.
(Ord. 709 § 1, 1998)
The provisions of this chapter shall apply within the city to the discharge, deposit or disposal of any stormwater and/or runoff to the storm drain system and/or receiving waters covered by an NPDES municipal stormwater permit.
(Ord. 709 § 1, 1998)
The director may establish uniform minimum standards, guidelines, and/or criteria for specific discharges, connections, and/or BMPs. The provisions of this section shall not prohibit the director from requiring a discharger or permittee from taking additional measures to achieve the objectives of this chapter or any permit.
(Ord. 709 § 1, 1998)