Environmental Rules in Redding, CA (2026)
2 verified environmental rules for Redding, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Stormwater Management
Redding regulates stormwater under Municipal Code Title 14, Chapter 14.19 (Storm Water Ordinance), implementing the State Water Resources Control Board's Phase II Small MS4 General Permit (Order WQ 2013-0001-DWQ, as amended) issued under the federal Clean Water Act and California's Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Water Code §13000 et seq.). The City lies entirely in the Sacramento River watershed and any project creating or replacing 2,500 sq ft or more of impervious surface must implement post-construction BMPs from the City's Post-Construction Standards Plan.
Redding Storm Water Ordinance - RMC Title 14, Chapter 14.19
Heavy RestrictionsFlood Zones
Redding regulates floodplain development through the 'FP' Floodplain Overlay District in Zoning Code Chapter 18.51, which adopts by reference the FEMA Flood Insurance Study for Shasta County and Incorporated Areas dated December 16, 2021 plus the City's Citywide Storm Drain Master Plan. Section 18.51.080 requires the lowest floor of new or substantially-improved residential structures in Zones A, AE, AO, or A1-30 to sit at least one foot above the Base Flood Elevation. The overlay applies most heavily along the Sacramento River and creeks like Clear Creek, Cow Creek, Stillwater Creek, and Churn Creek.
Redding 'FP' Floodplain Overlay District - RMC Chapter 18.51
Heavy RestrictionsLooking for Shasta County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Redding city rules.
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