5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 9 cities in San Diego County, California.
Verified from official government sources
San Diego County adopted the Watershed Protection, Stormwater Management, and Discharge Control Ordinance (WPO) in 2016. The ordinance prohibits pollutant discharge to storm drains and requires stormwater management for development projects. All properties must prevent illicit discharges.
San Diego County's Grading Ordinance requires erosion and sediment control measures for all grading and construction activities. Physical or vegetation BMPs must be deployed immediately upon completion of grading. The area cleared and left exposed at one time is limited.
Development in the unincorporated coastal zone of San Diego County requires a Coastal Development Permit per the California Coastal Act. The County's Local Coastal Program governs land use in coastal areas. The Coastal Commission has appellate authority over most coastal permits.
California Coastal Commission — Coastal Zone Boundary Maps (Public Resources Code § 30103; Coastal Act of 1976)
ate the need for a formal boundary determination. 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 Divis...
San Diego County regulates development in flood zones through the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. Properties in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas must comply with floodplain management requirements including elevation, flood-proofing, and restricted uses.
San Diego County's Grading Ordinance (Division 7) requires permits for significant grading and mandates proper drainage design. Grading permits needed for 200+ cubic yards or 8+ foot cuts/fills. Drainage must be directed away from structures and neighboring properties.
9 cities in San Diego County have their own environmental rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
13 verified rules • Climate Emergency Mobilization, Coastal Development
5 verified rules • Coastal Development, Erosion Control
5 verified rules • Coastal Development, Erosion Control
5 verified rules • Coastal Development, Erosion Control
7 verified rules • Coastal Development, Erosion Control
5 verified rules • Coastal Development, Erosion Control
5 verified rules • Coastal Development, Erosion Control
5 verified rules • Coastal Development, Erosion Control
1 verified rule • Flood Zones
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