Protection of public drainage systems

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any individual to introduce any foreign matter (including, but not limited to, trash, leaves, grass clippings, debris, garbage, fill, construction materials, organic or inorganic pollutants, acids, and petroleum products), whether by action or inaction, to any public drainage system including but not limited to streets. It is a public nuisance for any person to damage, obstruct or interfere with the operation of any public drainage system, whether by action or inaction.

(b)

Any business who has received written notice of any employee who has acted in violation of paragraph (a) shall be jointly liable for any future violations of paragraph (a) by any employee which occurs within twelve (12) months after a written notice was received.

For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:

Business means any for-profit entity, partnership, or corporation.

Employee means any individual directly or indirectly, including contractors and subcontractors, hired or paid to perform a service.

Written notice means notice sent on behalf of the City of Tampa whereby reasonable efforts are made to ensure the notice is received by the business.

(c)

A violation of paragraph (a) is deemed an irreparable and irreversible violation.

(Ord. No. 89-249, § 2(46-9), 9-28-89; Ord. No. 2003-200, § 4, 8-7-03; Ord. No. 2015-97, § 1, 9-17-2015)

Cross reference— Dumping or discharging oil, etc., into sewers, § 14-238; placing or permitting offensive matter on streets, vacant lots, streams, etc., § 19-53; placing solid waste on streets, vacant lots, streams, etc., § 26-149.

Secs. 21-10—21-25. - Reserved.

DIVISION 2. - CERTIFICATES; DOCUMENTS; REQUIREMENTS; ETC.