This ordinance adopts Title 13 of the Bloomington Municipal Code, entitled "Stormwater". This title incorporates all sections of stormwater regulations from Title 10 and introduces new stormwater permitting, bonding, and regulation in compliance with state requirements set forth in two general permits issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management in 2021, which apply statewide to all Municipal Separate Stormwater Sewer Systems, of which the City of Bloomington by and through its Utilities Department is one. This title establishes a Stormwater Management Permit, sets forth requirements for application of said permit, as well as requirements for bonding in association with said permit. This title establishes additional requirements for erosion and sediment control for land disturbing activities in compliance with the general permits. This title also sets forth green infrastructure requirements for development within the City of Bloomington and requirements for the maintenance of stormwater management features within the City of Bloomington. This title establishes regulation and enforcement measures, including fee structure, notices of violation procedure, available remedies, and an administrative appeal process. In addition to complying with updated state permits, Title 13 takes steps to address and mitigate the increased social cost of climate change by establishing measures designed to reduce the flooding impacts of severe storm events throughout the City of Bloomington.

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