Fillmore requires erosion control measures for construction and grading projects, particularly important given the city's location in the Santa Clara River floodplain. Projects disturbing 1+ acre must comply with the NPDES Construction General Permit (SWPPP required).
Erosion control in Fillmore is governed by the city's grading ordinance, the NPDES Construction General Permit (Order 2009-0009-DWQ as amended), and Ventura County MS4 Permit requirements. Any project disturbing 1 acre or more of soil must file a Notice of Intent with the State Water Resources Control Board and prepare a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). Smaller projects must implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) including silt fencing, fiber rolls, gravel bags, stabilized construction entrances, and concrete washout areas. Fillmore's location along the Santa Clara River makes erosion control particularly critical during the October-April rainy season. The VCAPCD at (805) 645-1400 also regulates fugitive dust from grading operations.
NPDES violations carry penalties up to $10,000 per day per violation under the Clean Water Act. City grading permit violations result in stop-work orders and fines. Sediment discharge into the Santa Clara River can trigger additional state and federal enforcement.
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Fillmore establishes noise level limits measured at property lines, with different standards for residential and agricultural zones. The rural setting and ag...
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Vehicle noise on public streets is governed by CA Vehicle Code §27007 (95 dBA exhaust limit). CVC preempts local ordinances for vehicles on public roads.
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Fillmore regulates industrial and commercial noise near residential areas through its zoning code and noise ordinance. Agricultural operations, which are com...
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Fillmore regulates noise through the Fillmore Municipal Code. Quiet hours are generally enforced between 10 PM and 7 AM on weekdays and weekends. Persistent ...
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Fillmore regulates amplified music under its noise ordinance. Amplified sound must not disturb neighboring residents, particularly during quiet hours. Specia...
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Vehicles left more than 72 hours on public streets may be cited under CVC §22651. Inoperable vehicles on private property are a code enforcement violation.
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