Pueblo, CO Environmental Rules: Erosion Control (2026)

Owner or operator of applicable construction activity must implement adequate construction stormwater best management practices (BMPs) to control erosion, sediment-laden runoff and waste from the site. These requirements shall apply unless the City approves and documents an allowable exclusion according to policy adopted by the Director of the stormwater utility enterprise having been approved by City Council. Each developer of real property within the City must implement construction stormwater BMPs for all stages of construction to final stabilization:a.In conformity and compliance with the base design standards established by the Storm Drainage Criteria and Policies including without limitation the referenced Urban Drainage Flood Control District Technical Criteria Manual; andb.To control erosion, sediment and waste, including but not limited to discarded building materials, concrete truck washout, chemicals, litter, sanitary waste and other non-stormwater discharges, including construction de-watering and wash water, at the construction site that may cause adverse impacts to water quality.c.All temporary construction stormwater BMPs shall be removed and properly disposed of within thirty (30) days after final site stabilization or after the temporary BMPs are no longer needed as determined by the Director.