Showing ordinances that apply to Big Creek, CA
Big Creek is an unincorporated community (population 151) in Fresno County, California. Because Big Creek is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Fresno County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The erosion control rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Projects disturbing 1+ acre require CA Construction General Permit (CGP) SWPPP. Fresno County grading ordinance requires erosion/sediment controls on active grading. SJVAPCD Rule 8021 controls dust from construction.
California CGP (Order 2022-0057-DWQ) requires SWPPP, BMPs, and Notice of Intent for disturbances >=1 acre. Fresno County Grading Ordinance (County Code Title 15) requires erosion and sediment control plans for grading over 50 cy or disturbing >10,000 sq ft. SJVAPCD Rule 8021 (Construction, Demolition, Excavation) requires dust control measures.
CGP violation: State Water Board fines up to $10,000/day. County grading violation: stop-work, $500+/day.
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