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Strikethroughs to be removed Underlines to be added Sec. 78-501. -Generally. (a)The purpose of this article is to satisfy SWPPP obligations for a regulatory mechanism to control stormwater pollution and illegal discharges under the statewide general permit for small MS4s. This article sets forth minimum requirements for stormwater management to diminish threats to public health, safety, public and private property and natural resources of the community by establishing standards that will: (1)Protect life and property from dangers associated with flooding; (2)Protect public and private property from damage resulting from runoff or erosion: (3)Ensure site design minimizes the generation of stormwater and maximizes pervious areas for stormwater treatment; (4)Promote regional stormwater management by watershed; (5)Protect, maintain and/or restore water quality from nutrients, pathogens, toxics and debris; (6)Promote infiltration and groundwater recharge; (7)Promote water quality treatment for new development, redevelopment, and linear construction projects. (b)No person shall develop any land for residential, commercial, or industrial uses, or institutional facilities uses without having provided the stormwater management measures set forth herein to control or manage runoff from such development. All water entering the storm drain system generated on any developed and undeveloped lands, unless explicitly exempted by the city, shall be protected from illegal disposal/discharge and illegal connections. Refer to the most current version of the Elk River Stormwater Program Guide for other requirements. (c)A separate permit may be needed if the standards in this section are not incorporated into the review of other city permits.