Council finalizes stormwater ordinance language to align with TDEC permits

Oct 14, 2026

Council approved amendments to the stormwater code replacing 'responsible party/person' with 'operator' and updated the enforcement response plan to add illicit‑discharge language based on recent TDEC audits.

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Council adopted an ordinance and accompanying enforcement response plan that adjust stormwater code language to align with Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) permit terms. Presenters explained the edits are primarily verbiage changes intended to clarify duties and enforcement procedures.

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