13.50.090 Permitted non-storm water discharges.
A. The city has determined that the following discharges are not significant contributors of pollutants to the municipal MS4s and are considered allowable non-storm water discharges, unless the city determines in specific instances that the discharge contributes to a violation of the AZPDES general permit or other permit(s) under which the city is permitted to operate its MS4:
1. Water line flushing;
2. Landscape irrigation;
3. Diverted stream flows;
4. Rising groundwaters;
5. Uncontaminated groundwater infiltration;
6. Uncontaminated pumped groundwater;
7. Discharges from potable water sources;
8. Foundation drains;
9. Air conditioning condensate;
10. Irrigation water;
11. Springs;
12. Water from crawl space pumps;
13. Footing drains;
14. Lawn watering;
15. Individual residential car washing;
16. Discharges from riparian habitats and wetlands;
17. De-chlorinated swimming pool and spa discharges;
18. Street wash water; and
19. Discharges of flows from emergency fire fighting activities.
B. The city permits discharges allowed under the AZPDES de minimis general permit, and the city will rely on the state to enforce the provisions regarding these discharges under that permit. The city may, however, require a person to demonstrate that a discharge is subject to that permit and that such discharge does not result in creation of a nuisance or other condition that violates the city of Sedona City Code.
C. Discharge allowed under separate permits issued by ADEQ are allowed; provided, that the permit conditions are adhered to.
D. Discharges which have been managed using BMPs that are appropriate to the facility at the time of the discharge and properly maintained shall be considered allowable.
E. It shall be the responsibility of the person discharging to demonstrate through testing, records, plans and other documents that the discharge is allowable under this chapter. The city may require such demonstration for any facility connected to the MS4 directly or indirectly. [Code 2006 § 14-1-8. Ord. 2007-17, 11-13-2007; Ord. 2014-06 § 1, 5-27-2014; Res. 2014-10 Exh. A, 5-27-2014; Ord. 2023-06 § 1, 9-12-2023. Formerly 13.50.080].