A. Any developer/owner engaging in construction activities which disturb five acres or more of land shall apply for coverage under the general stormwater permit for construction activity with the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). Any developer/owner engaging in construction activities which disturb less than five acres but are part of a larger common plan of development or sale that is greater than five acres must also apply for coverage under the general stormwater permit for construction activity with the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). “Construction activity” includes, but is not limited to: clearing, grading, demolition, excavation, construction of new structures, and reconstruction of existing facilities involving removal and replacement that results in soil disturbance. The owner of the land where the construction activity is occurring is responsible for obtaining coverage under the permit. Owners may obtain coverage under the general permit by completing a notice of intent form (NOI) and mailing the form along with a vicinity map and the appropriate fee to the office of the California State Water Resources Control Board. The NOI form and checklist of items to submit to the state is available from the State Water Resources Control Board in Sacramento, California or from the city’s engineering department. In addition, the owner shall also prepare a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) in accordance with state requirements.
B. Prior to obtaining any city-issued grading and/or construction permits the developer/owner shall provide evidence of compliance with the general construction permit by providing a copy of the waste discharger’s identification number (WDID) to the city’s engineering department. (Ord. 229 § 3, 2005)