Fillmore participates in the Ventura County Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit program. New development and redevelopment must implement Low Impact Development (LID) practices. Illicit discharge to the storm drain system is prohibited.
Fillmore is a co-permittee under the Ventura County MS4 NPDES Permit (Order R4-2010-0108), which regulates stormwater discharges to the Santa Clara River watershed. New development and significant redevelopment projects must implement LID measures including bioretention, permeable paving, and infiltration features. Construction sites must prevent sediment and pollutant discharge through BMPs. The city prohibits illicit discharges to the storm drain system including car washing runoff, paint, oil, pesticides, and other pollutants. Storm drains in Fillmore flow to the Santa Clara River, which is impaired for various pollutants under Clean Water Act §303(d). The Ventura Countywide Stormwater Quality Management Program coordinates regional compliance.
Illicit discharge violations carry fines per the city's administrative citation program. NPDES permit violations can result in state enforcement with penalties up to $10,000 per day. Construction sites without proper BMPs face stop-work orders.
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Fillmore establishes noise level limits measured at property lines, with different standards for residential and agricultural zones. The rural setting and ag...
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Vehicle noise on public streets is governed by CA Vehicle Code §27007 (95 dBA exhaust limit). CVC preempts local ordinances for vehicles on public roads.
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Fillmore regulates industrial and commercial noise near residential areas through its zoning code and noise ordinance. Agricultural operations, which are com...
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Fillmore regulates noise through the Fillmore Municipal Code. Quiet hours are generally enforced between 10 PM and 7 AM on weekdays and weekends. Persistent ...
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Fillmore regulates amplified music under its noise ordinance. Amplified sound must not disturb neighboring residents, particularly during quiet hours. Specia...
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Vehicles left more than 72 hours on public streets may be cited under CVC §22651. Inoperable vehicles on private property are a code enforcement violation.
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