Showing ordinances that apply to Big Creek, CA
Big Creek is an unincorporated community (population 151) in Fresno County, California. Because Big Creek is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Fresno County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The stormwater management rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Fresno County operates under the Central Valley RWQCB Phase II MS4 permit for unincorporated urbanized areas. Illicit discharge prohibited. New development must implement post-construction BMPs per state standards.
Fresno County's unincorporated urbanized areas fall under State Water Board Phase II General Permit (Order 2013-0001-DWQ). Non-stormwater discharges (car wash water, paint, concrete rinse) to storm drains prohibited. Post-construction BMPs required for projects creating/replacing 5,000+ sq ft impervious surface. Central Valley RWQCB (Region 5) issues TMDLs for San Joaquin River.
Illicit discharge: county code enforcement plus State Water Board fines up to $10,000/day.
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