All construction in Ventura must implement erosion and sediment control BMPs. Projects disturbing one or more acres of soil must obtain coverage under the State Water Board's Construction General Permit (Order 2022-0057-DWQ) and prepare a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) prepared and signed by a Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD).
California's statewide NPDES Construction General Permit (CGP), most recently Order 2022-0057-DWQ effective September 1, 2023, regulates stormwater discharges from construction sites of one acre or more (including smaller sites that are part of a larger common plan of development). Coverage requires filing a Notice of Intent and Permit Registration Documents via the SMARTS system, paying annual fees, and implementing a site-specific SWPPP that addresses erosion, sediment, non-stormwater, and good-housekeeping BMPs. Smaller Ventura projects (under 1 acre) still must implement minimum erosion controls under the City's grading and MS4 enforcement: silt fences, fiber rolls, stabilized construction entrances, dust control, concrete washout containment, and material storage protection. October through April is the defined rainy season; the City requires winterization of all disturbed areas before October 1 (vegetation, hydroseed, mulch, or geotextile cover). Hillside parcels and lots adjacent to the Ventura River, Santa Clara River, or coastal bluffs face heightened scrutiny.
State Water Board administrative civil liability up to $10,000/day plus $10 per gallon discharged (Water Code §13385). Local stop-work orders, withheld inspection approvals, and refund forfeiture of grading-permit deposits.
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