Santa Cruz Municipal Code §16.19.030 prohibits illicit discharges to the storm drain system and §16.19.130 mandates best management practices (BMPs) for runoff pollution control.
The chapter protects San Lorenzo River and Monterey Bay water quality. Construction activities (§16.19.140), industrial/commercial activities (§16.19.150), and businesses not covered by state permits (§16.19.160) must implement BMPs. Illicit connections to the storm drain must be removed under §16.19.050. Industrial/commercial discharges may require NPDES permits per §16.19.110. Damage to the storm drain system is barred under §16.19.080.
Administrative remedies under §16.19.190 plus civil/criminal remedies under §16.19.200. Summary abatement under §16.19.180.
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