§ 26-130. Exemptions.

The following activities shall not be considered either an illicit discharge or illicit connection unless such activities cause, or significantly contribute to, the impairment of the use of the municipal separate storm sewer system or the violation of the conditions of NPDES Permit No. FLS000006:

(1)

Discharges from:

a.

Water line flushing;

b.

Flushing of reclaimed water lines;

c.

Street cleaning;

d.

Construction dust control;

e.

Landscape irrigation;

f.

Diverted stream flows;

g.

Rising groundwaters;

h.

Foundation and footing drains;

i.

Swimming pool discharges;

j.

Uncontaminated groundwater infiltration, as defined at 40 CFR 35.205(20):

k.

Uncontaminated pumped groundwater;

l.

Discharges from potable water sources;

m.

Air conditioning condensate;

n.

Irrigation water;

o.

Springs;

p.

Lawn watering;

q.

Individual residential car washing;

r.

Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands; and

s.

Discharges or flows from emergency firefighting activities and emergency response activities done in accordance with an adopted spill response/action plan.

(2)

Discharges which have obtained appropriate federal, state and local permits and are in compliance with the conditions of these permits.

(Ord. No. 123, § 2(45.24), 2-15-2001)