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Environmental Rules in Inglewood, CA (2026)

5 verified environmental rules for Inglewood, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Stormwater Management

Inglewood has a detailed Stormwater Management and Discharge Control ordinance. The Director maintains a LID Standards Manual. Development projects must submit Stormwater Mitigation Plans. Construction sites under 1 acre must implement erosion/sediment control BMPs. Machinery must be shielded from stormwater exposure.

Inglewood Stormwater Management Rules

Some Restrictions

Erosion Control

Construction sites must implement erosion and sediment control BMPs per the Municipal NPDES Permit. The City Building Official evaluates grading and erosion requirements before permits are issued. SWPPP required for sites over 1 acre.

Inglewood Erosion Control Requirements

Some Restrictions

Coastal Development

Not applicable to Inglewood. The city is an inland community approximately 3 miles from the coast. California Coastal Commission jurisdiction does not extend to Inglewood.

Inglewood Coastal Development Rules

Few Restrictions

Cal. Coastal Commission - Coastal Zone Boundary; Cal. Pub. Res. Code § 30000 et seq. (California Coastal Act)

Information on Digital Coastal Zone Boundaries: The original 1977 Coastal Zone Boundary maps were mylar (drafting film) copies of 161 USGS 7.5 minute topographic quadrangles with an inked boundary added. This digital version of the boundary was developed to provide a georeferenced, attributed (to explain the basis of the mapped Coastal Zone), cadastral (parcel-based) depiction of the adopted Co...

Flood Zones

Parts of Inglewood lie within FEMA-designated flood zones. Properties in these areas may require flood insurance and must comply with floodplain management regulations. New construction in flood zones must meet elevation and design standards.

Inglewood Flood Zone Regulations

Some Restrictions

Grading & Drainage

Grading permits are required for earth-moving activities. The city evaluates drainage and erosion requirements before issuing permits. The LID Standards Manual governs stormwater quality and quantity control for new development.

Inglewood Grading & Drainage Rules

Some Restrictions

Looking for Los Angeles County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Inglewood city rules.

Environmental Rules in Los Angeles County