Santa Clara enforces the Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit (MRP 3.0) with C.3 treatment for new development over 10,000 square feet of impervious surface.
Santa Clara participates in the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program (SCVURPPP) under the Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit issued by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board. New and redevelopment projects creating or replacing 10,000 square feet or more of impervious surface must install C.3 stormwater treatment measures including bioretention, green roofs, or pervious pavement. Single-family home additions follow reduced thresholds. Illicit discharges to storm drains including paint, soapy car-wash water, concrete slurry, and pool water are prohibited and citable under SCCC Chapter 11. Construction sites over 1 acre require coverage under the state Construction General Permit with a SWPPP.
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