Chapter 8.28 implements the city's MS4 stormwater program. All development must adopt best management practices (BMPs) under § 8.28.050 and obtain post-construction operations/maintenance agreements where required.
Lake Havasu City Chapter 8.28 was adopted to comply with the city's MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) Phase II NPDES permit. Section 8.28.040 makes it applicable to any grading, building, or improvement plan; § 8.28.050 requires development to install BMPs controlling erosion, soil loss, motor oil, trash, and landscape debris; § 8.28.100 authorizes plan review, inspection, and access by the city. Persons must maintain BMPs during and after construction until final stabilization, and sites with permanent BMPs need a recorded O&M agreement assigning long-term responsibility. Illicit discharge to the MS4 is prohibited.
Civil and criminal enforcement under § 8.28 with fines and cost-recovery for any cleanup. Repeat violators may have plans rejected or permits revoked.
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