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A. Purpose. The provisions of this chapter establish requirements for construction activities and facility operations of development and redevelopment projects to comply with the current municipal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, lessen the water quality impacts of development by using smart growth practices, and integrate Low Impact Development (LID) practices and standards for stormwater pollution mitigation through means of infiltration, evapotranspiration, biofiltration, and rainfall harvest and use. LID shall be inclusive of new development and/or redevelopment requirements.

B. Scope. This chapter contains requirements for stormwater pollution control measures in development and redevelopment projects and authorizes the city to further define and adopt stormwater pollution control measures, and to develop LID principles and requirements, including but not limited to the objectives and specifications for integration of LID strategies, to grant waivers from the LID requirements, and to collect funds for projects that are granted waivers. Except as otherwise provided herein, the city shall administer, implement, and enforce the provisions of this chapter. Guidance documents supporting implementation of requirements in this chapter are hereby incorporated by reference, including Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan and LID guidelines (city of Cudahy Low Impact Development (LID) guidelines) available from the city clerk. Definitions in Chapter 20.88 CMC shall apply. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).