Goodyear requires erosion and sediment control measures during all land disturbance and construction activities. The city's Engineering Design Standards mandate dust control, sediment barriers, and stabilization measures. Projects disturbing one acre or more require an AZPDES Construction General Permit from ADEQ. Grading permits through the city include erosion control plan review.
Erosion control in Goodyear is governed by the city's grading permit requirements, Engineering Design Standards, and ADEQ's AZPDES Construction General Permit program. All construction projects that disturb soil must implement erosion and sediment control best management practices (BMPs) including silt fencing, stabilized construction entrances, dust control watering, and temporary sediment basins where needed. Projects disturbing one acre or more must obtain an AZPDES Construction General Permit and prepare a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). Maricopa County Air Quality Department also requires dust control permits (Rule 310) for earthmoving operations over 0.1 acres. Goodyear's desert environment makes dust and erosion control particularly important during the monsoon season (June through September). The Engineering Department at (623) 932-3200 reviews erosion control plans as part of grading permits.
Failure to implement required erosion control measures during construction violates grading permit conditions. The Engineering Department conducts inspections and may issue stop-work orders for inadequate erosion control. Sediment discharge to streets, storm drains, or neighboring properties triggers enforcement action. ADEQ may pursue additional penalties for AZPDES permit violations. Maricopa County Air Quality enforces dust control violations with fines.
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