Fresno requires erosion and sediment control measures for all grading and construction activities under FMC Chapter 15 (Development Code) and the California Construction General Permit. Projects disturbing one or more acres must file a Notice of Intent and prepare a SWPPP with site-specific erosion control BMPs. The City's relatively flat terrain and sandy soils reduce erosion risk compared to hillside areas, but wind erosion and PM10 dust control are significant concerns in the San Joaquin Valley.
Grading permits issued under FMC Chapter 15 require erosion control plans showing measures such as silt fences, fiber rolls, gravel bag barriers, and dust control through watering or chemical stabilizers. The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) Rule 8021 requires dust control on construction sites to limit PM10 emissions. Disturbed areas not under active construction must be stabilized. The City conducts inspections during the rainy season (typically November through March) to verify erosion controls are in place.
Failure to implement erosion controls can result in stop-work orders, grading permit revocation, and fines. SJVAPCD can impose separate penalties for dust violations up to $1,000 per day.
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