INDUSTRIAL STORMWATER PERMIT

Omaha Municipal Code ch. 32, art. III

in effect

Omaha Municipal Code § 32-81 Industrial storm water discharge permit required.

Sec. 32-81. - Industrial storm water discharge permit required. Any industrial or commercial facility that discharges, directly or indirectly, to the City of Omaha's Municipal Storm Sewer System, stormwater associated with industrial activity must obtain an industrial storm water discharge permit from the City of Omaha. This requirement applies to discharges to both separate storm sewers and combined sewers and even if the discharges are only from paved areas and roofs. This permit is in addition to any permits obtained from the NDEQ. (Ord. No. 37395, § 1, 6-13-06)

Omaha Municipal Code § 32-82 Industrial storm water discharge permit application.

Sec. 32-82. - Industrial storm water discharge permit application. Users seeking an industrial storm water discharge permit shall complete and file with the director an application on the form prescribed by the director. The director will evaluate the data furnished by the user and may require additional information. After evaluation and acceptance of the data furnished, the director may issue an industrial discharge permit subject to terms and conditions provided herein. (Ord. No. 37395, § 1, 6-13-06)

Omaha Municipal Code § 32-83 Duration.

Sec. 32-83. - Duration. Permits shall be issued for an indefinite time period and may be revoked at any time by 30 days prior written notice from the director. The terms and conditions of the permit are subject to modification and change by the director at any time as the provisions of this article are amended. The user shall be informed by written notice of any proposed changes in his permit at least 30 says prior to the effective date of change. Any changes or new conditions in the permit shall include a reasonable time schedule for compliance. Permits may be changed or revoked immediately when an emergency exists. (Ord. No. 37395, § 1, 6-13-06)

Omaha Municipal Code § 32-84 Revocation.

Sec. 32-84. - Revocation. Any user who violates the conditions of such user's permit or of this article, or of applicable state and federal regulations, is subject to having the permit revoked. Violations subjecting a user to possible revocation of the permit include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Failure to report significant changes in operations, or stormwater constituents and character; (2) Refusal of reasonable access to the user's premises for the purpose of inspection or monitoring; (3) Violation of conditions of the permit; or (4) Falsification of information on the permit application or in subsequent reports. (Ord. No. 37395, § 1, 6-13-06)

Omaha Municipal Code § 32-85 Monitoring requirements.

Sec. 32-85. - Monitoring requirements. Routine periodic monitoring of storm water is not required unless requested by the director. The director may request such monitoring either verbally or in writing. (Ord. No. 37395, § 1, 6-13-06)

Omaha Municipal Code § 32-86 Termination.

Sec. 32-86. - Termination. Should industrial activities cease or a change in ownership occur, the owner or operator of a permitted industrial facility shall complete and file with the director a written request for permit termination or modification. (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_ARTIIIINSTPEFetched: 10/28/2026