Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 6 — Sanitation and Health›Chapter 13 — STORMWATER TREATMENT DESIGN, MANAGEMENT, AND DISCHARGE CONTROL PROGRAM
Emeryville Municipal Code Art. 5 Security Bonds And Maintenance Deposit
Emeryville Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Emeryville
Cite as: Emeryville Municipal Code Article 5 · Text as of 2026-10-04
6-13.501. Security Bonds.¶
In order to ensure the faithful performance of work authorized by a stormwater treatment permit, the City Engineer shall have the authority to require the deposit of a security bond prior to issuance of the stormwater treatment permit.
(a) The minimum bond amount shall equal one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the estimated cost of the work authorized by the stormwater treatment permit.
(b) The security bond will be released upon satisfactory completion of the work authorized by the stormwater treatment permit, or, at the discretion of the City Engineer, the satisfactory operation of the stormwater treatment facility over the course of one (1) full rainy season (October 1 through April 15).
(c) In the event that the work authorized by the stormwater treatment permit is not completed, or the completed facility fails to perform satisfactorily, the City Engineer shall order the work completed or the premises restored, at the expense of the permittee or his or her surety.
(Sec. 2 (part), Ord. 07-015, eff. Jan. 3, 2008)
6-13.502. Maintenance Deposit.¶
(a) In order to ensure the faithful maintenance of permanent stormwater treatment facilities authorized by a stormwater treatment permit, the City Engineer shall have the authority to require a maintenance deposit, in cash, as a condition of approval.
(b) To ensure ongoing maintenance, a maintenance security may be held for up to ten (10) years from the date of deposit.
(Sec. 2 (part), Ord. 07-015, eff. Jan. 3, 2008)
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