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Council amends stormwater code to expand pollutant definition; members ask about gravel‑pit enforcement
Summary
Council passed Ordinance 2025‑11 amending Title 8, Chapter 6 (stormwater). Members asked whether the new pollutant definition (including dust/soil) will require enforcement against gravel pits; staff said the rules apply to property owners generating runoff and noted prior conversations with gravel operators.
The South Weber City Council approved Ordinance 2025‑11, amending Title 8, Chapter 6 of the municipal code concerning stormwater. The ordinance revises pollutant definitions to explicitly list items such as dust, dirt and soil; a council member asked whether that change obligates the city to enforce rules against gravel‑pit dust.
City staff replied that the ordinance applies to property owners generating pollutants that enter the storm system and that the city has already discussed dust issues with gravel‑pit operators; staff said enforcement options and street‑sweeping measures were being examined. The council debated enforcement approach and whether state or county funding changes tied to roads would affect stormwater responsibilities.
The ordinance was adopted on a 5–0 vote. Staff said they will follow up on enforcement options and discuss details as needed with legal and the planning department.
