Turlock, CA Environmental Rules: Erosion Control (2026)

No person may grade, fill, excavate, store or dispose of soil and earth materials or perform any other land disturbing or land filling activity without first obtaining a permit as set forth in this chapter. The fee for the permit shall be established from time to time by resolution of the City Council.

(b) No permit shall be granted until the applicant has obtained all necessary approvals such as, but not limited to, use permit, tentative map, or building permit. The environmental impact shall be considered in the granting of a permit, and conditions may be imposed by the City to minimize or mitigate the negative environmental impacts of the proposed work. The City Engineer shall determine when appropriate approvals and conditions have been met.

(c) A permit pursuant to this chapter is not required if all of the following criteria are met:

(1) The site upon which land area is disturbed or filled is ten thousand (10,000) square feet or less;

(2) Volume of soil or earth materials disturbed or stored is fifty (50) cubic yards or less;

(3) Rainwater runoff is diverted, either during or after construction, by the activities from an area smaller than five thousand (5,000) square feet;

(4) An impervious surface, if any, of less than five thousand (5,000) square feet is created;

(5) No drainageway is blocked or has its storm water carrying capacities or characteristics modified; and

(6)