Stormwater division.
Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 15.64.015
in effect15.64.015 - Stormwater division.
There is hereby created a stormwater division within the metropolitan department of water and sewerage services ("MWS"), which in coordination with the department of public works, the metropolitan finance director, the metropolitan department of codes administration and the metropolitan planning commission, shall have the responsibility for compliance with the Clean Water Act of 1977, as amended and the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit (NPDES) and applicable regulations for stormwater discharges; developing stormwater management plans; identifying capital requirements and developing necessary financing for maintenance and rehabilitation of existing and new stormwater facilities; collecting fees and charges for the division; educating the public on the importance of stormwater management and pollution control; developing written regulations and technical guidelines as may be necessary to enforce the terms of this chapter; and other related duties as required by the director ("director") of MWS.
MWS shall be responsible for plan approval and construction inspection of both private stormwater facilities and public stormwater facilities. Additionally, MWS may accept the responsibility for the operation and maintenance of private stormwater facilities only pursuant to criteria defined and adopted by the stormwater management commission and upon a written agreement approved by the metropolitan council.
(Ord. BL2023-1888 § 1, 2023; Ord. BL2016-513 § 2, 2017; Ord. BL2009-407 § 11, 2009; Ord. BL2007-1440 § 2, 2007)
Source: Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Metropolitan Code and Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/metro_government_of_nashville_and_davidson_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CD_TIT15WASEOTPUSE_DIVIGERE_CH15.64STMA_15.64.015STDIFetched: 10/28/2026