Goodyear Code Chapter 16 Article 7 regulates stormwater discharge to the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4). Illicit discharges to the MS4 are prohibited. New development must include stormwater management facilities with enforceable operation and maintenance agreements. Connection to the MS4 requires city approval. The city holds an AZPDES permit through ADEQ.
Goodyear's stormwater program operates under Chapter 16, Article 7 of the Code of Ordinances and the city's Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES) permit. Illicit discharges and connections to the MS4 are prohibited under Section 16-7-4. Any person wanting to connect to or discharge stormwater into the MS4 must first apply to the city for permission. New subdivisions and developments must provide stormwater management facilities with enforceable operation and maintenance agreements, and a binding covenant specifying parties responsible for maintenance must be recorded before final plat approval. Lots must be designed to drain toward the street at a minimum 1% grade. The city's Engineering Design Standards and Policies Manual provides technical requirements for stormwater infrastructure. The Engineering Department at (623) 932-3200 oversees stormwater compliance.
Illicit discharges to the storm sewer system violate Chapter 16-7-4. Violations include dumping chemicals, oils, paints, or wash water into storm drains. Enforcement is handled by the Engineering Department and Code Compliance at (623) 932-3200. Penalties include orders to cease discharge, cleanup requirements, administrative fines, and potential referral to ADEQ for state enforcement.
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