§ 1790-100. ILLICIT CONNECTIONS PROHIBITED

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to establish, use or maintain, or cause to establish, use or maintain, any illicit connection. Illicit connections shall be subject to removal or abatement by the County.

(b)

The prohibition set forth in subsection (a) above shall apply to illicit connections in existence at the time this Chapter becomes effective. Upon the effective date of this Chapter, any person who maintains an illicit connection shall have 30 days to disconnect and discontinue use of such connection or secure approval of such connection. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section, any person who maintains an illicit connection may apply to the County for a permit to continue the connection subject to applicable County Standards. The submission of a permit application is not a substitute for compliance with the provisions of this Chapter and any applicable requirements of state or federal law, and the County, irrespective of whether a permit application has been submitted, may enforce this Chapter. No permit shall be issued for any connection or any physical facility or apparatus that is installed, intended, serves, or is known to convey a prohibited illicit discharge to the County storm drain system, natural surface waters, or watercourses in violation of this Chapter or any provision of state or federal law.