Purpose and Intent
San Diego Municipal Code § 43.0301
in effect§43.0301 Purpose and Intent
The purposes of this Division are to restore and maintain the water quality of receiving waters and further ensure the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City of San Diego by effectively prohibiting non–storm water discharges, including spills, dumping, and disposal of materials other than storm water to the MS4, and by reducing pollutants in discharges from the MS4 to receiving waters to the maximum extent practicable, in a manner pursuant to and consistent with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. section 1251 et seq.) and the MS4 permit.
(Amended 9-10-2001 by O–18975 N.S.)
(Amended 7-16-2015 by O-20516 N.S.; effective 8-15-2015.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter04/Ch04Art03Division03.pdf#page=1Fetched: 10/28/2026