Ventura regulates stormwater under the Ventura Countywide Stormwater Quality Management Program and SBMC provisions. Development projects must implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) to reduce pollutant runoff. The City enforces the MS4 permit issued by the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board.
Ventura participates in the Ventura Countywide Stormwater Quality Management Program under the MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) permit. New development and significant redevelopment projects must prepare a Stormwater Quality Management Plan incorporating post-construction BMPs including bioretention, pervious pavement, and infiltration features. Construction projects must implement erosion and sediment control BMPs during construction. The City prohibits non-stormwater discharges to the storm drain system. Ventura's coastal location makes stormwater quality critical for beach and ocean water quality. Low Impact Development (LID) requirements apply to qualifying projects to treat and infiltrate stormwater onsite.
Stormwater violations can result in administrative citations, fines up to $10,000 per day under the Clean Water Act, and stop-work orders for construction sites without proper BMPs.
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