Perris, CA Environmental Rules: Erosion Control (2026)
Key Facts
- Citation
- § 14.22.090(h)
- Applies to
- Development, grading & construction
- Required tool
- BMPs; SWPPP if ordered
- State overlay
- NPDES construction general permit
- Enforcement option
- Stop-work order
Summary
Perris requires anyone grading or building in the city to use best management practices that keep sediment and construction pollutants out of the stormwater system, on top of a state NPDES construction permit.
Any person engaged in development, grading or construction within the city shall utilize best management practices to prevent pollutants from entering the stormwater conveyance system by complying with all applicable local ordinances, including the grading and erosion control section found in title 15, the standard specifications for public works construction when performing public works, and applicable provisions of the NPDES general permit for stormwater discharges associated with construction activity issued by the State Water Resources Control Board...
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 13).
Full Breakdown
Perris Municipal Code § 14.22.090(h) requires any person engaged in development, grading, or construction within the city to use best management practices (BMPs) that prevent pollutants, sediment, debris, construction chemicals, from reaching the stormwater conveyance system. Compliance runs through three layers: the city's local grading and erosion-control provisions, the standard specifications for public works construction, and the State Water Resources Control Board's NPDES general construction permit (Order No. 99-08-DWQ). The city's stormwater enforcement official can additionally require a project to implement a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) to the maximum extent practicable.
Violations & Fines
Enforceable through Ch. 14.22's administrative remedies: stop-work orders, cease-and-desist orders, and civil penalties up to $2,500 per day. (§§ 14.22.090(h), 14.22.140)
Frequently Asked Questions
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