§ 50-186. Scope of responsibility.

(a)

The provisions of this article shall apply throughout the jurisdictional area of unincorporated Cobb County and into such other areas as extended by mutual agreement of the local municipalities.

(b)

The manager or his designee shall be responsible for the coordination and enforcement of the provisions of this article.

(c)

The department shall be responsible for the conservation, management, maintenance where applicable, extension, and improvement of the county separate storm drainage system, including activities necessary to control stormwater runoff and activities necessary to carry out stormwater management programs included in the county's NPDES stormwater permit.

(d)

The application of this article and the provisions expressed herein shall be the minimum stormwater management requirements and shall not be deemed a limitation or repeal of any other powers granted by state statute. In addition, if site characteristics indicate that complying with these minimum requirements will not provide adequate designs or protection for local property or residents, it is the designer's responsibility to exceed the minimum requirements as necessary.

(e)

Reference is hereby made to article IV of this chapter, under which minimum stormwater quantity controls are mandated.

(Ord. of 9-28-93; Code 1977, § 3-22.5B-6; Ord. of 12-9-03)