(A) Pollutants are Discharged into surface waters, both through inappropriate non-Stormwater Discharges into the MS4 or the Surface Waters directly, and through the wash off and transport of Pollutants found on the land and built surfaces by Stormwater during rainfall events;

(B) Such Discharge of Pollutants may lead to increased risks of disease and harm to individuals, particularly children, who come into contact with the water; may degrade the quality of such water for human uses, such as drinking, irrigation, recreation, and industry and may damage the natural ecosystems of Water Bodies, leading to a decline in the diversity and abundance of plants and animals;

(C) This Chapter will promote public awareness of the hazards involved in the improper Discharge of trash, yard waste, lawn chemicals, pet waste, Wastewater, Oil, Petroleum Products, cleaning products, paint products, Hazardous Waste, Sediment and other Pollutants into the MS4.

(D) Such Discharges are inconsistent with the provisions and goals of the Clean Water Act, the NPDES, and other federal and State requirements for water quality and environmental preservation; and

(E) A reasonable establishment of restrictions and regulations on activities within the City is necessary to eliminate or minimize such Discharges of Pollutants, to protect the health and safety of citizens, to preserve economic and ecological value of existing water resources within the City and within downstream communities, and to comply with the provisions of the City’s responsibilities under the Clean Water Act and the NPDES program. (Ord. 09-25 § 2, 2009.)