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West Valley City, UT Environmental Rules: Stormwater Management (2026)

Significant Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Permit trigger
1+ acre disturbance
Long-term permit
Required for all development
Plans required from
Licensed professional engineer
Administered by
Public Works Engineering Division

Summary

West Valley City requires a Storm Water Management Permit for any construction disturbing an acre or more and for all development or redevelopment projects.

Each Person who alters, improves, constructs upon, or in any other way physically impacts real property by disturbing an area greater than or equal to one acre, including disturbances that are part of a larger common plan of development which collectively disturb land greater than or equal to one acre, shall comply with the requirements of this Title. Prior to taking any action upon property which will affect the retention, drainage, flow, or water quality of Storm Water within the City, each Person shall obtain a Construction Period Storm Water Management Permit, in accordance with the Engineering Division Standards and this Title.

(2) A Long-Term Storm Water Management Permit in accordance with the Engineering Division Standards and this Title is required prior to construction of any development or redevelopment project; provided, however, that Storm Water Management Permits are not required for agricultural activities. As set forth in this Title, the Storm Water Management Permits may, as determined by the Division, require specific actions and consist of one or more components with respect to construction of on-site drainage or Drainage System facilities, connection to existing Drainage System facilities, maintenance of on-site facilities, grading and erosion control, and protection of water quality. Permits may be suspended or revoked by the Division when it is determined to be in the best interest and welfare of the public.

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Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 26-30, passed June 23, 2026).

Full Breakdown

West Valley City Municipal Code section 18-2-101 requires anyone who alters, improves, constructs upon, or otherwise physically impacts real property disturbing one acre or more, including phased disturbances that collectively reach an acre, to obtain a Construction Period Storm Water Management Permit under the Engineering Division Standards. A Long-Term Storm Water Management Permit is separately required before construction of any development or redevelopment project, though agricultural activities are exempt. Section 18-2-102 requires plans prepared by a licensed professional engineer, submitted to the Public Works Engineering Division for review before work begins.

Violations & Fines

Disturbing an acre or more, or beginning a development/redevelopment project, without the required Storm Water Management Permit violates Title 18 and is enforced under Chapter 18-7's prohibited actions and enforcement provisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does a project need a stormwater permit in West Valley City?
When it disturbs one acre or more of land, or for any development or redevelopment project, per Municipal Code section 18-2-101.
Are farms exempt from the stormwater permit rule?
Yes - agricultural activities are exempt from the Long-Term Storm Water Management Permit requirement.

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