Moorpark, CA Environmental Rules: Stormwater Management (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- § 8.52.030
- Illicit discharges
- prohibited
- Enforced by
- Public works director
- Implements
- Clean Water Act, NPDES
- Applies to
- storm drains, driveways, streets
Summary
Moorpark bans dumping anything but rainwater into its storm drain system: illicit connections and discharges of pollutants, trash, or wash water into gutters and drains are prohibited citywide under the stormwater ordinance.
The discharge of pollutants into the storm drain system is prohibited. All discharges of material other than stormwater must be in compliance with NPDES Permit No. CAS063339 or any other NPDES permit issued by the state of California. ... No person shall: Construct, use, maintain, operate and/or continue to utilize an illicit connection; Cause, allow or facilitate an illicit discharge...
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4978490; v10 updated 2026-07-01).
Full Breakdown
Moorpark Municipal Code § 8.52.030 prohibits discharging pollutants into the city's storm drain system except as authorized by an NPDES permit. No person may construct, use, or maintain an illicit connection to the storm drain system, or cause, allow, or facilitate an illicit discharge. The chapter also bars throwing or leaving refuse, rubbish, garbage, litter, or other debris in any driveway, parking area, street, alley, sidewalk, or other component of the storm drain system where it could pollute runoff. The city's public works director enforces the chapter, which implements the federal Clean Water Act and California Water Code requirements for the municipal separate storm sewer system.
Violations & Fines
Violations can bring notices of violation, administrative enforcement, and recovery of the city's investigation and abatement costs, including staff time, overhead, and attorney fees, under Chapter 8.52's enforcement provisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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