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 Orlando
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 31. STORMWATER UTILITY CODE

  § 31.19. Discharge of Polluting Matter in Natural Waters Prohibited.  

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  • (1)

    It shall be unlawful for any person to drain, deposit, place or otherwise discharge into any natural outlet or storm water system within the City, or to cause or permit to be drained, deposited, placed or otherwise discharged into such waters, any organic or inorganic matter which causes or tends to cause pollution. Polluting matter includes, but is not limited to, the following:

    (a)

    Petroleum products, including but not limited to oil, gasoline, and grease.

    (b)

    Solid Waste (as defined in City Code Ch. 28).

    (c)

    Pet Waste.

    (d)

    Chemicals.

    (e)

    Paints.

    (f)

    Soaps.

    (g)

    Laundry Waste.

    (h)

    Steam Cleaning Waste.

    (i)

    Pesticides, Herbicides or Fertilizers.

    (j)

    Degreasers, Solvents.

    (k)

    Heated Water.

    (l)

    Sanitary Sewage.

    (m)

    Chemically Treated Cooling Water.

    (n)

    Antifreeze, and other Automotive Products.

    (o)

    Lawn Clippings, Leaves, Branches, etc.

    (p)

    Animal Carcasses.

    (q)

    Silt.

    (r)

    Acids or Alkalis.

    (s)

    Recreational Vehicle Waste.

    (t)

    Dyes (without prior written permission of the Utility Bureau).

    (u)

    Construction Materials.

    (v)

    Any groundwater which contains phosphorous or nitrogen concentrations greater than the surface water into which the groundwater is discharged.

    (w)

    Any water which exceeds the state surface water standards.

    (x)

    Toxic or Poisonous Solids or Liquids.

    (y)

    Solids in such quantities or of such size capable of causing interference or obstruction to the flow in the City's stormwater system.

    (2)

    It shall be unlawful to wash any public or private streets, buildings, sidewalks or parking areas, unless all visible debris and sediments have been removed prior to washing. If the removal of the debris and sediments is not feasible (as determined by the Utility Bureau Chief), then the street, building, etc. may only be washed with the Utility Bureau Chief's prior written approval, which may include requirements to clean the affected drainage pipelines or provide treatment of washwater runoff to prevent downstream pollution. Only water may be used for washing purposes.

(Ord. of 6-26-1989, Doc. #23087; Ord. of 8-31-1992, Doc. #25968)