Environmental Rules in Glendale, CA (2026)
4 verified environmental rules for Glendale, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Stormwater Management
Glendale bans discharging flammable, toxic, medical or hazardous materials, obstructive solids, or anything that creates a public nuisance into its storm drains, under a citywide NPDES stormwater ordinance. The Department of Public Works enforces the ban with notices, administrative orders and cost recovery.
Glendale Stormwater Discharge Prohibitions
Some RestrictionsGlendale, CA, Municipal Code § 13.42.030(A) (Stormwater and Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Control - Pollutant Discharge Control)
General Discharge Prohibitions. No person shall discharge, cause, permit, or contribute to the discharge of any of the following to the storm drain system or receiving waters: 1. Any liquids, solids or gases which by reason of their nature or quantity are flammable, reactive, explosive, corrosive, toxic or radioactive, or by interaction with other materials could result in fire, explosion or in...
Erosion Control
Glendale requires any construction that disturbs an acre or more of soil to file a stormwater Notice of Intent, get a state waste discharge ID number, and prepare a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan before the city will issue a grading or building permit. Smaller sites still need a minimum stormwater protection plan.
Glendale Construction Erosion Control Permit Rule
Some RestrictionsGlendale, CA, Municipal Code § 13.42.050 (Stormwater - Control of Pollutants from Construction Activities Requiring Construction General Permit Coverage)
No person shall commence or continue any construction activity in the city that causes the disturbance of one acre or more of soil by clearing, grading, excavation or demolition without first demonstrating to the satisfaction of the director of public works that such person has filed a 'notice of intent' to comply with the California General Permit for stormwater discharges associated with cons...
Coastal Development
Glendale is an inland city with no coastal zone. California Coastal Commission regulations do not apply. No coastal development permits are required.
Glendale Coastal Development Rules
Some RestrictionsCalifornia Coastal Commission — Coastal Zone Boundary (Cal. Public Resources Code Sec. 30103)
Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 30103(a) specifically defines California's Coastal Zone as that land and water area of the State of California from the Oregon border to the border of the Republic of Mexico depicted on maps identified and set forth in Section 17 of that chapter of the Statutes of the 1975-76 Regular Session enacting PRC Division 20 (the Coastal Act of 1976). PRC Section 3010...
Flood Zones
Glendale participates in the NFIP and regulates development in FEMA-designated flood zones. Properties near the Verdugo Wash, Los Angeles River, and foothill areas may be in Special Flood Hazard Areas requiring flood insurance and elevated construction.
Glendale Flood Zone Regulations
Some RestrictionsFEMA Flood Map Service Center — National Flood Insurance Program
FEMA Flood Map Service Center: Welcome! Looking for a Flood Map? Enter an address, a place, or longitude/latitude coordinates: Looking for more than just a current flood map? Visit Search All Products to access the full range of flood risk products for your community. About Flood Map Service Center The FEMA Flood Map Service Center (MSC) is the official public source for flood hazard informatio...
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