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§ 13-40-1 — Purpose

Memphis Code of Ordinances (Supp. No. 33: codified through Ordinance No. 5959, enacted May 12, 2026) · Memphis Code of Ordinances § 13-40-1

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Sec. 13-40-1. - Purpose.

A. It is the purpose of this chapter to protect, maintain and enhance the environment of the City of Memphis and the short-term and long-term public health, safety and the general welfare of the citizens of the city by controlling discharges of pollutants to the city MS4 and to maintain and improve the quality of the receiving waters into which the stormwater outfalls flow, including without limitation, lakes, rivers, streams, ponds, wetlands and ground water of the city. B. It is further the purpose of this chapter to enable the city to comply with the NPDES permit and applicable regulations (at 40 CFR 122.26) for stormwater discharges.

(Code 1985, § 33-200; Ord. No. 4538, § 1, 11-18-1997)