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DRAFT 4 -28 -2010 (3) Good Housekeeping Provisions - Any owner or occupant of property within the City • shall comply with the following good housekeeping requirements: • • (a) Chemical or Septic Waste - No person shall leave, deposit, discharge, dump, or otherwise expose any chemical or septic waste in an area where discharge to streets or storm drain system may occur. This section shall apply to both actual and potential discharges. (b) For pools, water should be allowed to sit seven days to allow for chlorine to dissipate before discharge. If fungicides have been used, water must be tested and approved for discharge to the wastewater treatment plant. (c) Runoff Minimized - Runoff of water from residential property shall be minimized to the maximum extent practicable. Runoff of water from the washing down of paved areas in commercial or industrial property is prohibited unless necessary for health or safety purposes and not in violation of any other provisions in community codes. (d) Storage of Materials, Machinery, and Equipment - Materials or equipment shall be stored to limit risk of contamination by runoff. Objects, such as motor vehicle parts, containing grease, oil, or other hazardous substances, and unsealed receptacles containing hazardous materials shall not be stored in areas susceptible to runoff Any machinery or equipment that is to be repaired or maintained in areas susceptible to runoff shall be placed in a confined area to contain leaks, spills, or discharges. (e) Removal of Debris and Residue - Debris and residue shall be removed, as noted below: (f) Fuel and chemical residue or other types of potentially harmful material, such as animal waste, garbage or batteries, which is located in an area susceptible to runoff, shall be removed as soon as possible and disposed of properly. Household hazardous waste may be disposed of through a community collection program or at any other appropriate disposal site and shall not be placed in a trash container. Fertilizer Regulations No person shall apply fertilizer to or deposit grass clippings, leaves, or other vegetative materials on impervious surfaces or within storm water drainage systems, natural drainage ways, or within wetland buffer areas. 17