Santa Paula enforces stormwater management under the Ventura County MS4 NPDES permit. Development projects disturbing 1+ acre must file a SWPPP. Post-construction BMPs are required for projects creating 10,000+ sq ft of impervious surface. The Santa Clara River is a sensitive receiving water.
Santa Paula is regulated under the Ventura County Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) NPDES Permit (Order No. R4-2010-0108). All construction projects disturbing 1 or more acres must file a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) with the State Water Resources Control Board. Post-construction stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) are required for projects creating or replacing 10,000+ sq ft of impervious surface, including bioretention, permeable pavement, or infiltration systems. The Santa Clara River is the primary receiving water and is listed as impaired for bacteria, nutrients, and trash under the Clean Water Act §303(d). Illicit discharges to the storm drain system (paint, oil, chemicals, pool water) are prohibited. Property owners must prevent construction runoff, landscape chemicals, and pollutants from entering storm drains.
Illicit discharge to the storm drain carries fines up to $10,000/day under the Clean Water Act. Failure to implement construction BMPs results in stop-work orders and fines of $1,000+/day. Post-construction BMP non-compliance prevents certificate of occupancy issuance.
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