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City of Bellingham Municipal Code


Title 15 WATER AND SEWERS
Chapter 42 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

15.42.010 - FINDINGS OF FACT, NEED AND PURPOSE

A. Findings of Fact: The City Council of the City of Bellingham hereby finds that:


B. Need: The City Council finds that this chapter is necessary in order to guide and advise all who make use of, contribute water to, or alter the City drainage system, and to ensure maintenance of all stormwater facilities within the City by setting minimum standards for their inspection and maintenance.

C. Purpose: It is the purpose of this Chapter to:

This chapter is not intended to create a special relationship with any individual or individuals, nor to identify and protect any particular class of persons. It is not the intent of this chapter to impose liability upon the City for failure to perform any discretionary act or failure to enforce the provisions of this chapter. It is the intent of this chapter to place the obligation of complying with its requirements upon the owner and/or contractor. Neither the City nor any officer, agent, or employee thereof shall incur or be held as assuming any liability by reason or in consequence of any permission, inspection or approval authorized herein, or issued as provided herein, or by reason or consequence of any thing done or act performed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

[Ord. 2009-06-041; Ord. 2006-05-047; Ord. 10633, 1995]
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