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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