(A) All development projects requesting a grading permit shall comply with Chapter 13.27 (Storm Water Management and Discharge Controls) and all applicable requirements of the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board (SARWQCB). In general, for all development projects that disturb one or more acres the SARWQCB requires compliance with the General Construction Activity Storm Water Permit (general permit), and the SARWQCB may require compliance with individual permits it has issued under the NPDES program. The general permit and individual permits typically require an applicant to file a Notice of Intention (NOI), prepare a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and implement a Monitoring Program.
(B) Prior to issuance of a grading permit, each applicant shall provide evidence of compliance with the appropriate storm water standards, and if applicable, a copy of the required NPDES permit to the City Engineer. Such information shall be maintained on-site during construction and shall be presented upon demand by SWRCB, SARWQCB, the city or any member of the public.
(Ord. 3378 § 5 (part), 2023; Ord. 2806 § 8, 2006; Ord. 2568 § 1, 2002.)