Environmental Rules in Richmond, CA (2026)
2 verified environmental rules for Richmond, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Stormwater Management
Richmond's Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) program, mandated under the MRP NPDES permit, prohibits all non-stormwater discharges to the municipal storm sewer system with fines up to $10,000 per day.
Environmental: Illicit Discharge
Heavy RestrictionsFlood Zones
Substantial portions of Richmond along the shoreline, Marina Bay, Point Richmond, and the Iron Triangle lie within FEMA AE, VE, or X-shaded flood zones, requiring flood-resistant construction, elevation certificates, and mandatory flood insurance for federally-backed mortgages.
Environmental: Flood Zones
Heavy RestrictionsLooking for Contra Costa County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Richmond city rules.
Environmental Rules in Contra Costa County →