§ 17.10.010. Purpose, application and authority.

A.

The purpose of this chapter is to protect and promote the public health, safety and general welfare through the management of stormwater, to protect public and private property from damage, to reduce the effects of land use changes on stream channel erosion, to maintain and assist in the improvement of water quality, and to preserve and enhance the environmental quality of streams and stream valleys. It is the expressed intent of this chapter to require that stormwater management, as it addresses water quality, be provided for all developed land within the City. The provisions of this chapter are adopted pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment Article, Title 4, Subtitle 2, (or its successors) and the Charter of the City of Annapolis and shall apply to all development occurring within the corporate limits of the City of Annapolis.

B.

The application of this chapter and the requirements set forth herein shall be the minimum stormwater management requirements applicable in the City and shall not be deemed a limitation or repeal of any other powers granted by State statute.

C.

The City of Annapolis, Department of Public Works shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter.

D.

This chapter applies to all new and redevelopment projects that have not received final approval for erosion and sediment control and stormwater management plans by May 4, 2010.

(Ord. O-26-03 § 1 (part): Ord. O-10-02 § 1 (part))

(Ord. No. O-59-09, § I, 12-21-2009; Ord. No. O-26-10, § I, 9-13-2010)