Santa Cruz Municipal Code §16.19.140 mandates best management practices for construction activity to prevent erosion and sediment runoff into the storm drain system.
Construction activities include clearing, grading, excavation, demolition, repairs, and emergency work. BMPs typically required include silt fences, fiber rolls, stabilized entrances, sediment basins, and dust control. State Construction General Permit (SWRCB Order 2009-0009-DWQ as amended) requires SWPPP for sites disturbing 1+ acre. Grading and excavation rules are in §18.45.
Administrative remedies, civil/criminal remedies under §16.19.200, plus daily civil penalties for SWPPP violations.
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