2025 9 16 Regular Session Packet

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Agenda Item 
XI. B. First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Title 14, Chapter V, Section 14-128 and 
Section 14-130 of the Athens City Code. 
Overview 
The City of Athens is required to comply with the Tennessee Department of Environment and 
Conservation (TDEC) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Small 
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Permit.  TDEC has recently clarified 
its requirements concerning manufactured treatment devices (MTDs) and stormwater quality 
standards.  
Or
dinance 1144 (attached) amends Athens City Code, Title 14, Chapter V, Section 14-130(4), 
to align the City Code with updated TDEC requirements, maintain compliance with the MS4 
General Permit, and ensure stormwater management designs reflect current environmental and 
engineering standards. The ordinance is scheduled for first reading on September 16, 2025, and 
second reading on October 21, 2025. 
Following discussion during the September 8, 2025 work session, the consensus was to place 
this item on the September 16, 2025 regular session for a first reading.  
Action to Consider 
After conducting the first reading of the rezoning ordinance a motion, second, and majority vote 
are needed to approve a public hearing and second reading during the October 21, 2025 regular 
session. 
Affected Departments 
Public Works 
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