County schedules second reading for road‑use code amendment to meet Clean Water Act obligations
Clackamas County held a first reading and public hearing April 23 on amendments to County Code Chapter 7.03 to regulate illicit discharges to the municipal storm system under the MS4 permit; staff said the new section (7.03.250) mainly clarifies enforcement authority and expects minimal direct costs. Second reading is scheduled for May 7, 2026.
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Assistant Director Mike Bezner presented proposed amendments to Clackamas County Code Chapter 7.03 to add a new section (7.03.250) intended to help the county comply with its federal MS4 stormwater permit and the Clean Water Act. Bezner said the new section would clarify that only stormwater is allowed to discharge to the county system, with enumerated exceptions (irrigation, foundation drains, charity car washes, etc.), and would provide code‑enforcement authority to address illicit discharges.
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