Sacramento County requires erosion and sediment control for any grading project disturbing 1,000+ sq ft or in the rainy season (Oct 15 - April 15). SCC Ch. 16.44 (Grading) and the Construction General Permit apply.
SCC Chapter 16.44 (Grading) requires a Grading Permit for any earthwork over 50 cubic yards, fill/cut over 3 feet, or any grading on slopes >= 10%. Erosion and Sediment Control plans must accompany grading permits and projects in the rainy season (Oct 15 - Apr 15). Best management practices required: fiber rolls/wattles, silt fences, inlet protection, stockpile covering, stabilized construction entrances. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) required for sites 1+ acre.
Grading without permit: stop-work order, after-the-fact permit at double fee. Erosion runoff to storm drains: stormwater penalties $100-$10,000 per day.
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