§ 27-514. Findings of fact.

The city council finds that:

(1)

Increased stormwater runoff may cause erosion, sedimentation, and pollution of ground and surface water with a variety of contaminants such as heavy metals and petroleum products.

(2)

Stormwater runoff often contains nutrients, such as phosphorus and nitrogen, which adversely affect flora and fauna by accelerating eutrophication of receiving waters.

(3)

Erosion silts up waterbodies, decreases their capacity to hold and transport water, interferes with navigation, and damages flora and fauna.

(4)

Installation of impervious surfaces increases the volume and rate of stormwater runoff and decreases groundwater recharge.

(5)

Improperly managed stormwater runoff increases the incidence and severity of flooding and endangers property and human life.

(6)

Improperly managed stormwater runoff alters the salinity of estuarine areas and diminishes their biological productivity.

(7)

Degradation of ground and surface waters imposes economic costs on the community.

(8)

Improperly managed stormwater adversely affects the drainage of off-site property.

(Ord. No. 91-1-5, § 2, 5-6-91; Ord. No. 2013-02, § 2, 6-10-13)