Citrus Heights requires erosion and sediment control BMPs on all construction sites during the wet season (Oct 1-Apr 30). Projects over 1 acre need a Construction General Permit and SWPPP. Grading permits require erosion control plans.
Erosion control in Citrus Heights is regulated under CHMC grading provisions and the NPDES MS4 permit. Any construction disturbing 1 or more acres of soil requires coverage under the State Water Resources Control Board's Construction General Permit (Order 2022-0057-DWQ) and a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) prepared by a Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD). Smaller sites still require BMPs during the wet season (October 1 through April 30): silt fences, fiber rolls, straw wattles, inlet protection, and stabilized construction entrances. Exposed soil must be stabilized with hydroseed, mulch, or erosion control blankets on steep slopes. Citrus Heights enforces the Sacramento Stormwater Quality Design Manual. Violations of erosion control requirements frequently trigger stop-work orders and escalating fines. Post-construction runoff reduction BMPs are required for larger projects.
Stop-work orders; State Water Board penalties up to $10,000/day under Water Code §13385. CHMC administrative citations $100-$1,000.
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