Oakland enforces comprehensive stormwater management under the Oakland Municipal Code and the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit (MRP) issued by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board. The city's stormwater program protects San Francisco Bay and local creeks from polluted runoff.
All new development and redevelopment must comply with Provision C.3 of the Municipal Regional Permit, requiring stormwater treatment and flow control for projects creating or replacing 10,000+ square feet of impervious surface, or 5,000+ square feet for certain land uses. Low Impact Development (LID) measures including bioretention, pervious pavement, and rain gardens are required. Oakland charges a stormwater management fee. Construction sites must implement BMPs under the state Construction General Permit for sites disturbing one or more acres. The city's Clean Water Program administers stormwater requirements.
Illicit discharges to the storm drain system carry fines up to $10,000 per day under city code. The Regional Board may impose additional penalties under the Clean Water Act. Stop-work orders may be issued for sites lacking erosion controls.
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