PROHIBITIONS AND CONTROLS TO REDUCE THE DISCHARGE OF POLLUTANTS IN STORM WATER

Glendale City Code ch. 33, art. VI, div. 2

in effect

Glendale City Code § 33-300 Prohibitions of non-storm water discharges to the public storm drain system; exemptions.

Sec. 33-300. - Prohibitions of non-storm water discharges to the public storm drain system; exemptions. (a) Unless expressly authorized or exempted by this Article, no person shall cause or allow the release to a public right-of-way or public storm drain system of any substance that is not composed entirely of storm water. (b) Unless expressly authorized or exempted by this Article, no person shall use, store, spill, dump, or dispose of materials in a manner that could cause or contribute to the addition of pollutants to storm water. (c) The following discharges are exempt from the prohibition set forth in subsections (a) and (b) of this Section provided they are not otherwise significant sources of pollutants to waters of the United States: (1) Discharges authorized by a separate NPDES or AZPDES storm water permit (2) The following categories of non-storm water discharges are permissible unless otherwise prohibited under subsections (d), (e), or (f): a. Water line flushing and other discharges from drinking water sources; b. Landscape irrigation and lawn watering; c. Irrigation water; d. Diverted stream flow; e. Rising groundwater; f. Uncontaminated groundwater infiltration; g. Uncontaminated pumped groundwater; h. Uncontaminated foundation and footing drains; i. Uncontaminated water from crawl space pumps; j. Air conditioning condensation and evaporative cooler run-off; k. Natural springs; l. Individual residential car washing; m. Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands, as those areas are designated under applicable federal and state laws; n. Flows resulting from fire-fighting activities; o. Discharges from potable water sources; or p. Any other activity that is exempted under the City's NPDES OR AZPDES storm water permit. (d) No person shall discharge to a publicly owned right-of-way or the public storm drain system any exempted discharge under subsection (c) paragraph (ii) of this Section if the City identifies and provides written notice to the person that the discharge has the potential to be a source of pollutants to receiving waters, waterways, or groundwater. (e) No person shall discharge to the public storm drain system where such a discharge may result in or contribute to a violation of the NPDES or AZPDES storm water permit issued to the City, either separately considered or when combined with other discharges. Liability for any such discharge shall be the responsibility of the person causing or responsible for the discharge. (f) No person shall establish, use, maintain, or continue any connection to the public storm drain system which has caused or will likely cause a violation of this Section. Any connection that was permitted or authorized by a governmental entity with jurisdiction and authority will be discontinued upon thirty (30) days written notice by the City to: (a) the last known address of the owner of the premise and by posting notice on the premise; or (b) serving such notice on the person maintaining the connection. This prohibition is retroactive and shall apply to any connection that was made in the past, regardless of whether it was made under a permit or other authorization, or whether it was permissible under the law or practices applicable or prevailing at the time of the connection. City: The City of Glendale. (Ord. No. 3003, § 1(Exh. A), 9-27-16)

Glendale City Code § 33-301 Operating facilities or activities.

Sec. 33-301. - Operating facilities or activities. (a) All persons owning or operating premises or who are engaged in activities which are required by federal or state law to submit to EPA and/or ADEQ a Notice of Intent (NOI) to comply with an NPDES or AZPDES storm water permit shall provide a copy of such notice to the City upon request. Facilities required to apply for a storm water permit are identified in 40 C.F.R. 122.26(b)(14). Facilities that qualify for a conditional exclusion for "no exposure" under 40 C.F.R. 122.26 (g) shall submit a copy of the signed certification to the City upon request. (b) All persons engaged in activities which will or may reasonably be expected to result in pollutants entering the public storm drain system shall undertake best management practices (BMPs) to minimize such pollutants, shall provide protection from accidental discharge of pollutants to the public storm drain system and comply with the cleanup and notification requirements of this Article. Such measures shall include the requirements imposed by federal, state, county, or local authorities. BMPs are site- specific and are described in the document "Storm Water Management for Industrial Activities: Developing Pollution Prevention Plans and Best Management Practices" (EPA 832-R-92-006) or other guidance documents available from EPA, Maricopa County Flood Control District, and/or ADEQ. (c) If a BMP is required by the City to prevent a pollutant from entering the public storm drain system, the person shall implement the BMP in the timeframe deemed reasonable by the City. The person receiving the notice of such a requirement may petition the City to reconsider the application of the BMP to the premises or activity. The written petition must be received within ten (10) working days and shall set forth any reasons and proposed alternatives. The City will act within thirty (30) days of the petition. If no action is taken by the City, the petition is deemed denied. If the City denies the petition, and action is not taken by the person within the required timeframe, failure to implement the BMP is considered a violation of this Article. If the person is unable to implement the BMP within the specified timeframe, an extension may be requested from the City. To receive an extension, the person must submit a written request identifying why the person cannot meet the timeframe, submit documentation to demonstrate that efforts have been made to implement the BMPs (i.e., procurement documentation for parts ordered, evidence that technology is not available, etc.), and provide a schedule for implementation of the BMPs. Granting of the extension is subject to the City's sole, unreviewable discretion. (Ord. No. 3003, § 1(Exh. A), 9-27-16)

Glendale City Code § 33-302 Construction sites.

Sec. 33-302. - Construction sites. (a) All persons engaged in construction activities who are required by federal or state law to submit to EPA and/or ADEQ a Notice of Intent to comply with an NPDES or AZPDES storm water permit, shall provide the City with copies of the NOI and the Authorization Document issued by ADEQ prior to issuance of the building or construction permit. Construction activities that will disturb one acre or more of land area or smaller land areas if they are part of a larger common plan of development or sale are required to apply for a storm water permit [40 C.F.R. 122.26(b)(15)]. (b) Any person performing construction shall not cause or contribute to a violation of the AZPDES storm water permit issued to the City. Liability for any such discharge shall be the responsibility of the person causing or responsible for the discharge. Any person performing construction shall undertake BMPs to minimize pollutants (including sediments) from leaving the construction site, shall provide protection from accidental discharge of pollutants to the public storm drain system, and comply with the cleanup and notification requirements of this Article. Site operators shall ensure erosion and sediment control, control waste, and properly dispose of wastes, such as discarded building materials, concrete truck washout, chemicals, litter, and sanitary waste at the construction site that may cause adverse impacts to water quality. Such measures shall include the requirements imposed by federal, state, county or local authorities. BMPs are site-specific and are described in the document "Storm Water Management for Construction Activities: Developing Pollution Prevention Plans and Best Management Practices" (EPA 832-R-92-005) or other guidance documents available from EPA, Maricopa County Flood Control District, and/or ADEQ. (c) If the City determines that pollutants may enter the public storm drain system from construction activities at a site less than one acre in size, the City may require site-specific BMPs be submitted and approved by the City prior to issuance of a construction permit. Such BMPs shall be implemented during construction activity. (d) If a BMP is required to prevent a pollutant from entering the public storm drain system from a construction site, the City may order construction activities to cease until appropriate BMPs are in place. A person may petition the City to reconsider the application of the BMP to the premises or activity by submission of a written petition that sets forth any reasons and proposed alternatives; however, construction activities shall not commence until the City approves the BMPs. The City will act within thirty (30) days of receipt of the petition. If no action is taken by the City, the petition is deemed denied. (Ord. No. 3003, § 1(Exh. A), 9-27-16)

Glendale City Code § 33-303 Post-construction.

Sec. 33-303. - Post-construction. Property owners or operators shall ensure proper operation and maintenance of post- construction storm water runoff control mechanisms, including but not limited to, retention basins, drywells, scuppers, and other measures implemented or installed at the site to control or direct storm water runoff. Changes or alterations to storm water mechanisms or storm water management agreements shall not be permitted without formal review and written approval by the City. (Ord. No. 3003, § 1(Exh. A), 9-27-16)

Glendale City Code § 33-304 Cleanup and notification requirements.

Sec. 33-304. - Cleanup and notification requirements. (a) As soon as any owner or authorized representative has actual or constructive knowledge of any discharge which may result in pollutants entering the public storm drain system, such person shall promptly take all necessary steps to ensure the discovery of the source and the extent and proceed with containment and cleanup of such discharge. (b) The owner or authorized representative shall notify the City of the discharge in both of the following manners: (1) By telephone within 24-hours or by 12:00 noon of the next work day if discover of the discharge occurs on a weekend or holiday. If there is a public safety or health issue, call 9-1-1; and (2) By written report submitted to the City within five (5) days identifying the discharge source, extent, pollutant, measures taken to mitigate the discharge, and preventative measures put in place to prevent a subsequent discharge. The phone number and address for reporting will be maintained on the City's website under storm water information. (c) Upon request by the City, the owner or authorized representative shall submit a plan that demonstrates how the cleanup of the discharge will be conducted. Cleanup of the discharge shall not begin until the plan is approved by the City. (d) Cleanup of discharges to the public storm drain system will be conducted by the City unless an alternative plan for cleanup is approved by the City. (e) The owner or person who caused or is otherwise responsible for the discharge shall pay all costs associated with the containment and cleanup of any discharge, including any costs borne by the City for cleanup of the public storm drain system. (Ord. No. 3003, § 1(Exh. A), 9-27-16)

Source: City of Glendale, Arizona, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/az/glendale/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH33WASESEDI_ARTVISTWAPOCO_DIV2PRCOREDIPOSTWAFetched: 11/1/2026