Algonquin § 28.01 Utilities & Services Section Kane County Stormwater View in Algonquin’s full code →
Algonquin § 28.02 Utilities & Services Section Modifications to Kane County View in Algonquin’s full code →
Algonquin § 28.03 Utilities & Services Section Certification of Village View in Algonquin’s full code →
Antioch § 12.4.1 Utilities & Services Section Purpose And Objective This chapter establishes regulations for non-stormwater discharges into Antioch's storm drainage system to protect public health and safety, and to comply with federal and state laws. It aims to control pollutant introduction into the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) and prohibits illicit connections and discharges. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 12.4.10 Utilities & Services Section Best Management Practices Required This section requires the enforcement agency to identify best management practices (BMPs) for activities that could pollute stormwater. Owners/operators of commercial/industrial establishments must implement structural and nonstructural BMPs at their own expense to prevent accidental discharges, and those responsible for illicit discharges may also be required to implement additional BMPs. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 12.4.11 Utilities & Services Section Watercourse Protection This section requires property owners or their lessees to maintain watercourses on their land free of debris and excessive vegetation that could pollute or impede water flow. It also mandates the maintenance of private structures adjacent to watercourses to prevent them from becoming hazards. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 12.4.12 Utilities & Services Section Notification Of Spills This ordinance requires individuals responsible for facilities and operations to take immediate steps to discover, contain, and clean up any known or suspected release of materials that may illegally discharge into stormwater or water of the United States. It mandates immediate notification of emergency response agencies for hazardous material releases and notification of the authorized enforcement agency for non-hazardous releases by the next business day, with subsequent written confirmation. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 12.4.13 Utilities & Services Section Enforcement This section outlines the enforcement procedures for violations of the Stormwater Drainage System Regulations in Antioch. The authorized enforcement agency can issue written notices requiring corrective actions, including monitoring, elimination of illicit connections, cessation of violating activities, and remediation of pollution hazards. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 12.4.14 Utilities & Services Section Appeal Of Notice Of Violation This section outlines the process for appealing a notice of violation related to the stormwater drainage system. An appeal must be filed within 15 days of receiving the notice, and a hearing will be held within 15 days of the appeal's receipt, with the corporate authorities' decision being final. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 12.4.15 Utilities & Services Section Enforcement Measures After Appeal This section outlines the enforcement measures Antioch can take if a violation of stormwater discharge regulations is not corrected, even after an appeal. The enforcement agency can enter private property to abate the violation or restore the property, and refusal to allow entry is unlawful. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 12.4.16 Utilities & Services Section Cost Of Abatement This section outlines the process for notifying property owners of abatement costs for stormwater discharge violations and provides a payment plan with interest for individuals liable for violations. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 12.4.17 Utilities & Services Section Injunctive Relief This section prohibits violations of the chapter and empowers the enforcement agency to seek court injunctions. These injunctions can either prevent future violations or compel the violator to abate or remediate existing ones. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 12.4.18 Utilities & Services Section Compensatory Action This section allows the enforcement agency to require community service as an alternative or addition to traditional penalties for violations related to stormwater discharges. Examples include storm drain stenciling and creek cleanup. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 12.4.19 Utilities & Services Section Violations Deemed Public Nuisance This section declares any condition violating the chapter on stormwater discharges a public nuisance. It allows for summary abatement or civil action to compel cessation of the nuisance at the violator's expense. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 12.4.2 Utilities & Services Section Definitions This section defines key terms used in the chapter concerning discharges into the stormwater drainage system. It also establishes that external regulations take precedence in case of conflicting definitions. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 12.4.20 Utilities & Services Section Remedies Not Exclusive This section clarifies that the remedies outlined in this chapter for violations related to the stormwater drainage system are not the only recourse available. The enforcing agency can pursue these remedies in conjunction with any other remedies allowed by federal, state, or local laws. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 12.4.3 Utilities & Services Section Applicability This section establishes that the chapter concerning regulations for discharges into the stormwater drainage system applies to all water entering the system from developed and undeveloped lands, with the exception of those explicitly exempted by an authorized enforcement agency. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 12.4.4 Utilities & Services Section Administration This section designates the authorized enforcement agency as responsible for administering, implementing, and enforcing the chapter's provisions. It also allows the director to delegate these powers and duties in writing to specific individuals or entities. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 12.4.5 Utilities & Services Section Minimum Standards This section clarifies that the established standards are the minimum required and compliance does not guarantee the absence of contamination, pollution, or unauthorized discharge of pollutants. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 12.4.6 Utilities & Services Section Prohibitions On Discharges This section prohibits the discharge of pollutants into the municipal storm drainage system, with specific exceptions for certain non-polluting waters and permitted discharges. It also addresses the prohibition of illicit connections to the system. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 12.4.7 Utilities & Services Section Suspension Of Ms4 Access This section allows the Antioch authorized enforcement agency to suspend or terminate access to the MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) due to illicit discharges. Suspension can occur without notice in emergency situations posing an imminent danger, while other illicit discharges may lead to termination after notification and an opportunity for a hearing. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 12.4.8 Utilities & Services Section Industrial Or Construction Discharges This section requires any person with an industrial or construction activity NPDES stormwater discharge permit to comply with its terms and submit a copy of their Notice of Intent (NOI) to the Village of Antioch. Operating such a facility without submitting the NOI copy is an offense. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 12.4.9 Utilities & Services Section Monitoring Of Discharges This section outlines the rights and responsibilities of the authorized enforcement agency and facility operators regarding monitoring of stormwater discharges. It grants the agency access to facilities for inspections, sampling, and record examination, and allows them to require the installation and maintenance of monitoring equipment. View in Antioch’s full code →
Bannockburn § 225.122 Utilities & Services Section Release to sanitary sewers prohibited This section prohibits the connection of any stormwater or groundwater sources, including roof drains and sump pumps, to sanitary sewer lines. Violators will receive written notice and face a 500% increase in sewer user charges if the connection is not removed within 30 days. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 225.304 Utilities & Services Section Responsibility for administration This section designates the Village as responsible for administering, implementing, and enforcing the provisions of Part 3. It also permits the Village Manager to delegate these powers and duties in writing to authorized individuals or entities. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 225.305 Utilities & Services Section Compatibility with other regulations This section clarifies that its regulations are cumulative and do not repeal other laws. If a conflict arises, the more restrictive provision protecting human health or the environment will apply. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 225.306 Utilities & Services Section Disclaimer This section clarifies that the regulations in Part 3 of Bannockburn's Article II are minimum standards. Compliance with these standards does not guarantee freedom from contamination, pollution, or unauthorized pollutant discharge. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 225.307 Utilities & Services Section Discharge and connection prohibitions and exemptions This section prohibits illegal discharges and illicit connections to the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) in Bannockburn, with specified exemptions for certain discharges and activities that protect public health and safety. View in Bannockburn’s full code →