Fontana vs Victorville
How do stormwater management rules compare between Fontana, CA and Victorville, CA?
Fontana and Victorville have similar restriction levels.
Fontana, CA
San Bernardino County
Fontana enforces the MS4 stormwater permit from the Santa Ana RWQCB under the federal Clean Water Act. FMC rules prohibit non-stormwater discharges to storm drains and require construction BMPs.
View full Fontana rules →Victorville, CA
San Bernardino County
Victorville is a permittee under the Lahontan Region NPDES MS4 Phase II permit. New development over 1 acre requires SWPPP. Illicit discharges to storm drains are prohibited under VMC.
View full Victorville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Fontana | Victorville |
|---|---|---|
| Governing Permit | Santa Ana RWQCB MS4 | - |
| Federal Law | Clean Water Act / NPDES | - |
| SWPPP Trigger | 1+ acre construction | - |
| LID | Priority development projects | - |
| Federal Fine Max | $64,618 per day | - |
| Permit | - | Phase II MS4 General Permit |
| SWPPP threshold | - | 1+ acre disturbed |
| Illicit discharge | - | Prohibited |
| Post-construction | - | Permanent BMPs required |
| Regional board | - | Lahontan RWQCB oversight |
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Fontana FAQ
Can I wash my car in my Fontana driveway?
Residential car washing is generally allowed if soapy water does not flow into the storm drain. Commercial washing must capture and discharge wash water to sanitary sewer or a treatment unit.
Do small home projects need a SWPPP?
No. SWPPPs are required for construction disturbing one or more acres of soil. Small projects must still prevent sediment and pollutants from entering storm drains.
Victorville FAQ
Can I wash my car in the driveway?
Occasional residential washing is typically allowed if runoff is minimized; commercial washing must drain to sewer, not storm drain.
Who enforces construction stormwater?
Building and Safety inspects on-site; State Water Board handles permit violations and fines.
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