§ 2-31-191. Intent.  


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  • This article is adopted by Manatee County for the purpose of maintaining efficient, economic and safe operation of the MS4, and for the protection of the health, safety and general welfare of the public within the county. This article is intended to prevent and abate pollution through regulation and control of connections and discharges to the Manatee County MS4 and to limit the use of the system to the conveyance, treatment, and disposal of stormwater through appropriate regulation and enforcement. The discharge standards contained herein were developed under the authority of Section 5 of the Act; 40 CFR sec. 122; applicable DEP and SWFWMD regulations, and Chapter 125, Florida Statutes.

(Ord. No. 00-02, § 1, 1-18-00)