§ 16.32.160. Supplemental enforcement actions.

A.

Performance Bonds. Where necessary for the reasonable implementation of this chapter, the director may, by written notice, order any owner of a source of stormwater discharge associated with construction or industrial activity effected by this chapter to file a satisfactory bond, payable to the city, in a sum not to exceed a value determined by the director to be necessary to achieve consistent compliance with this chapter. The city may deny approval of any building permit, grading permit, subdivision plat, site development plan, or any other city permit or approval necessary to commence or continue construction or industrial activity at the site, or to assume occupancy, until such a performance bond has been filed.

B.

Liability Insurance. Where necessary for the reasonable implementation of this chapter, the director may, by written notice, order any owner of a source of stormwater discharge associated with construction or industrial activity effected by this chapter to submit proof that it has obtained liability insurance, or other financial assurance, in an amount not to exceed a value reasonably determined by the director, that is sufficient to remediate, restore, and abate any damage to the MS4, the waters of the United States, or any other aspect of the environment that is caused by the discharge.

(Ord. No. 44-123 § 16)