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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Fresno County, CA
Unincorporated Fresno County limits construction noise to 7 AM-7 PM weekdays and 8 AM-5 PM Saturdays per Title 11. No Sunday/holiday construction without per...
Fresno County, CA
California Health & Safety Code §115920-115929 (Swimming Pool Safety Act) requires a 60-inch barrier with self-closing/self-latching gate AND at least one ad...
Fresno County, CA
Beekeeping is broadly permitted in Fresno County's agricultural and rural zones with apiary registration under CA Food & Ag Code §29040. Commercial beekeeper...
Fresno County, CA
Eastern Fresno County foothills are designated Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) by CAL FIRE. New construction in SRA/VHFHSZ must comply with CA ...
Fresno County, CA
Fresno Irrigation District and local water purveyors set watering schedules. Statewide non-functional turf irrigation with potable water is banned for commer...
Fresno County, CA
Fresno County does not require a permit for occasional residential garage sales in unincorporated areas. Sales tax exemption applies to casual sales under CA...
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