Environmental Rules in Fullerton, CA (2026)
2 verified environmental rules for Fullerton, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Stormwater Management
Fullerton enforces Chapter 12.18 Water Quality Ordinance, including section 12.18.020 prohibiting illicit connections and non-stormwater discharges to the city storm drain system. The city is a co-permittee under the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board MS4 NPDES Permit, with the County of Orange as principal permittee.
Stormwater Rules in Fullerton, CA
Some RestrictionsFlood Zones
Fullerton participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and regulates floodplain development under Fullerton Municipal Code Section 14.01.015 (Flood Zone Development). The city has adopted FEMA's Flood Insurance Study and Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for Orange County, dated December 3, 2009. New construction and substantial improvements within Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) - Zones A, AO, AE, AH, A99 - must meet elevation, anchoring, and flood-resistant construction standards.
Flood Zone Regulations in Fullerton
Heavy RestrictionsLooking for Orange County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Fullerton city rules.
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