§ 6-5-57. STORMWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT REQUIREMENT.  


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  • (A)

    A person may not discharge or allow to be discharged industrial waste into a storm sewer or watercourse unless:

    (1)

    the director issues the person a stormwater discharge permit; and

    (2)

    the person complies with the terms of the permit.

    (B)

    A person who seeks a stormwater discharge permit must file an application with the director.

    (C)

    The director shall issue a permit if the director determines that the application and the proposed discharge comply with this article.

    (D)

    A stormwater discharge permit expires on December 31 of the year it is issued.

    (E)

    A permittee shall annually renew a permit before its expiration and pay the permit fee established by separate ordinance.

    (F)

    An applicant may seek a temporary permit for a discharge of industrial waste that is noncontinuous and of limited duration. If the applicant later requests a full-term permit, the director shall deduct the fee paid for the temporary permit from the fee for a full-term permit.

    (G)

    A person who is required to hold a stormwater discharge permit and who does not pay the permit fee by February 28 shall pay to the director a late fee established by separate ordinance.

Source: 1992 Code Section 4-1-82(A)-(D); Ord. 031023-10; Ord. 031211-11.