IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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AN ORDINANCE enacting chapter 36, Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to stormwater management, consisting of fourteen new sections.
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ORDINANCE # 3081, October 16, 2000
INTRODUCED BY Bob Spence, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, stormwater management has become an increasingly more important issue, with countywide implications; and,
WHEREAS, the Legislature believes it appropriate that the Legislature develop a countywide plan for dealing with stormwater issues; and,
WHEREAS, the Legislature also believes it appropriate to create a countywide advisory panel to advise the Legislature and County Executive on stormwater issues; and,
WHEREAS, the adoption of this ordinance is in the best interest of the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of Jackson County; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, as follows:
Section A. Enacting Clause. Chapter 36, Jackson County Code, 1984, is hereby enacted, consisted of fourteen new sections, to be known as sections 3600., 3601., 3602., 3603., 3604., 3605., 3606., 3607, 3608., 3609., 3610., 3611., 3612., and 3613., to read as follows:
Chapter 36
Stormwater Management
3600. General Provisions.
This chapter, adopted by the Jackson County Legislature, for the county stormwater management program, is intended to promote cooperation between the county government, local governmental entities, and other agencies and jurisdictions in stormwater management activities. This chapter establishes a program structure through which the county government may provide financial and other assistance to the cities for planning, design, and construction activities to assure an adequate, safe, and integrated storm drainage network throughout the county and with neighboring communities.
3601. Applicability of Chapter.
This chapter shall be effective and shall apply from the date of its ad...
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