Hayward enforces the Countywide C.3 stormwater requirements for projects creating 2,500 square feet of impervious area. Illicit discharges to storm drains are prohibited under the NPDES MS4 permit.
Stormwater management in Hayward is regulated under the Hayward Municipal Code Chapter 7 Article 17 (Urban Runoff Pollution Control) and the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board Municipal Regional Permit (MRP). New and redevelopment projects that create or replace 2,500 square feet or more of impervious surface must implement Low Impact Development (LID) features such as bioretention basins, permeable pavement, or green roofs. Projects over 10,000 square feet trigger full C.3 stormwater treatment and hydromodification controls. Illicit discharges including paint, concrete washout, pool water with chlorine, and vehicle fluids are prohibited from entering storm drains, with fines up to several thousand dollars per violation. Construction sites require Erosion and Sediment Control Plans during the wet season October 1 through April 30.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
Hayward, CA
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