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Omaha Municipal Code ch. 32, art. V, div. 2

in effect

Omaha Municipal Code § 32-141 Regulatory actions.

Sec. 32-141. - Regulatory actions. If substances in violation of section 32-21 of this Code are discharged or proposed to be discharged into the municipal storm sewer system of the city or any tributary thereto, the city may take action necessary to: (1) Prohibit the discharge of such effluent. (2) Require a discharger to demonstrate that modifications to such discharger's facilities will reduce or eliminate the discharge of such substances in conformity with this article. (3) Require pretreatment, including storage, detention or retention facilities necessary to reduce or eliminate the objectionable characteristics or substances so that the discharge will not violate these prohibitions and limitations. (4) Require the person making, causing, or allowing the discharge to pay an additional cost or expense incurred by the city for taking remedial actions as may be deemed to be desirable or necessary to achieve the purpose of this chapter. (5) Require any combination or all of the above. (Ord. No. 37395, § 1, 6-13-06)

Omaha Municipal Code § 32-142 Notice of violation; correction of violations.

Sec. 32-142. - Notice of violation; correction of violations. Whenever the director finds that any person has violated or is violating this article or any prohibition, limitation or requirement contained herein, such person shall be notified in writing. (Ord. No. 37395, § 1, 6-13-06)

Omaha Municipal Code § 32-143 Penalty; recovery of damages.

Sec. 32-143. - Penalty; recovery of damages. Any person who is found to have violated an order provided for in this article, or who willfully or negligently failed to comply with any provisions of this article and the rules and regulations issued hereunder, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined an amount that does not exceed $500.00 under this chapter. Each day any such violation or failure to perform such act shall continue, shall constitute a separate offense, unless otherwise specifically provided. Except as prohibited by the state of federal constitutions, a prosecution under this chapter, shall not be the exclusive penalty for such acts or omissions. (Ord. No. 37395, § 1, 6-13-06)

Omaha Municipal Code § 32-144 Additional rules and regulation.

Sec. 32-144. - Additional rules and regulation. The director may make rules and regulations, which expand upon or add to the provisions of this article but are not inconsistent with them. Prior to taking effect, such rules and regulations, or any amendments thereto, shall be approved by resolution of the city council. A copy of such rules and regulations, with any current amendments, shall be on file with the city clerk. (Ord. No. 37395, § 1, 6-13-06)

Omaha Municipal Code § 32-145 Appeals.

Sec. 32-145. - Appeals. Any person aggrieved by the issuance, denial, suspension, cancellation, modification, or revocation of any permit provided for in this article or by any other order of the director, may within ten days of the receipt of written notice of the entry of such order, appeal to the administrative appeals board by complying with the provisions of section 2-185. (Ord. No. 37395, § 1, 6-13-06)

Omaha Municipal Code § 32-146 Conflicts with other Code sections.

Sec. 32-146. - Conflicts with other Code sections. The provisions of this chapter shall control over any inconsistent or conflicting provision elsewhere in this Code. (Ord. No. 37395, § 1, 6-13-06)

Omaha Municipal Code § 32-147 Severability.

Sec. 32-147. - Severability. If any portion of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of this chapter, and the application of such provisions to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby. (Ord. No. 37395, § 1, 6-13-06)

Source: City of Omaha, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ne/omaha/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIIMUCO_CH32STMAOR_ARTVPONSSTMAPL_DIV2ENFetched: 10/28/2026