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Chapter 54 — STORM WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROL

§ 54.043 REQUIREMENTS FOR REDUCING POLLUTANTS IN STORM WATER.

Eureka Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Eureka

(A) Any person engaging in activities that may result in pollutants entering the city's storm drain facilities or waters of the state and/or U.S. shall implement Best Management Practices to the extent they are technologically achievable to prevent and reduce such pollutants. Examples of such activities include, but are not limited to, ownership of and use of premises that may be a source of pollutants, such as parking lots, gasoline stations, industrial facilities and business enterprises. The owner or operator of commercial or industrial facilities shall provide reasonable protection from accidental discharge of prohibited materials or other wastes into the municipal storm drain facilities or watercourses. Facilities to prevent accidental discharge of prohibited materials or other wastes shall be provided and maintained at the owner or operator's expense.

(B) Any construction contractor performing work in the city shall implement appropriate Best Management Practices to prevent the discharge of construction waste, debris or contaminants from construction materials, tools and equipment from entering the storm water system. Best Management Practices shall include, but not be limited to the use of filter materials at drain inlets to retain debris, dirt or other pollutants generated by such work.

(C) Any person subject to an industrial or construction activity NPDES storm water discharge permit shall comply with all provisions of such permit. Proof of compliance with said permit may be required in a form acceptable to the Public Works Director prior to or as a condition of a subdivision map, site plan, building permit, or development or improvement plan; upon inspection of the facility; during any enforcement proceeding or action; or for any other reasonable cause. (Ord. 705-C.S., passed 1-17-06) Penalty, see § 10.99

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  1. Article I — NAME AND SEAL; FORM OF GOVERNMENT; BOUNDARIES; MUN…
  2. Article II — ELECTIONS
  3. Article III — CITY COUNCIL
  4. Article IV — MAYOR
  5. Article V — ORDINANCES
  6. Article VI — ADMINISTRATION
  7. Article VII — FISCAL ADMINISTRATION
  8. Article VIII — OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
  9. Article IX — FRANCHISES
  10. Article X — INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM AND RECALL
  11. Article XI — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
  12. Chapter 10 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  13. Chapter 30 — CITY COUNCIL
  14. Chapter 31 — CITY OFFICIALS
  15. Chapter 32 — CITY DEPARTMENTS
  16. Chapter 33 — BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
  17. Chapter 34 — PERSONNEL POLICIES
  18. Chapter 35 — FINANCE, REVENUE AND TAXATION
  19. Chapter 36 — HEALTH FACILITY REVENUE BONDS
  20. Chapter 37 — ELECTIONS
  21. Chapter 38 — CIVIL EMERGENCIES
  22. Chapter 39 — CITY POLICY
  23. Chapter 40 — TRANSFERS OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY
  24. Chapter 50 — SEWERS
  25. Chapter 51 — SOLID WASTE
  26. Chapter 52 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
  27. Chapter 53 — WATER
  28. ▸ Chapter 54 — STORM WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONT…
    Overview
    1. § 54.020 TITLE.
    2. § 54.021 PURPOSE AND INTENT.
    3. § 54.022 DEFINITIONS.
    4. § 54.030 APPLICABILITY.
    5. § 54.031 RESPONSIBILITY FOR ADMINISTRATION.
    6. § 54.032 SEVERABILITY.
    7. § 54.033 REGULATORY CONSISTENCY.
    8. § 54.034 ULTIMATE RESPONSIBILITY OF DISCHARGER.
    9. § 54.040 PROHIBITION OF ILLICIT DISCHARGES.
    10. § 54.041 PROHIBITION OF ILLICIT CONNECTIONS.
    11. § 54.042 WASTE DISPOSAL PROHIBITIONS.
    12. § 54.043 REQUIREMENTS FOR REDUCING POLLUTANTS IN STORM WATER.
    13. § 54.044 ADOPTION OF BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES.
    14. § 54.050 REQUIREMENT TO ELIMINATE ILLICIT DISCHARGES.
    15. § 54.051 REQUIREMENT TO ELIMINATE OR SECURE APPROVAL FOR ILLIC…
    16. § 54.052 WATERCOURSE PROTECTION.
    17. § 54.053 REQUIREMENT TO REMEDIATE.
    18. § 54.054 REQUIREMENT TO MONITOR AND ANALYZE.
    19. § 54.055 NOTIFICATION OF SPILLS.
    20. § 54.060 AUTHORITY TO INSPECT.
    21. § 54.061 AUTHORITY TO SAMPLE, ESTABLISH SAMPLING DEVICES, AND …
    22. § 54.062 NOTICE OF VIOLATION.
    23. § 54.063 APPEAL.
    24. § 54.064 ABATEMENT BY CITY.
    25. § 54.065 CHARGING COST OF ABATEMENT/LIENS.
    26. § 54.066 ACTS POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A VIOLATION OF THE FEDE…
  29. Chapter 55 — ENERGY
  30. Chapter 56 — STREETS
  31. Chapter 70 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  32. Chapter 71 — TRAFFIC RULES
  33. Chapter 72 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  34. Chapter 73 — BICYCLES
  35. Chapter 75 — MOBILE VENDORS OPERATING UPON A STREET
  36. Chapter 90 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  37. Chapter 91 — ANIMALS
  38. Chapter 92 — FIRE PREVENTION
  39. Chapter 93 — PARKS AND RECREATION
  40. Chapter 94 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
  41. Chapter 95 — MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
  42. Chapter 96 — PARADES AND ASSEMBLIES
  43. Chapter 97 — SMOKING
  44. Chapter 98 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  45. Chapter 99 — TRAINS AND RAILROADS
  46. Chapter 100 — HARBOR REGULATIONS
  47. Chapter 101 — FILMING
  48. Chapter 102 — BEEKEEPING
  49. Chapter 103 — PRIVATE SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
  50. Chapter 104 — MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
  51. Chapter 110 — BUSINESS LICENSES
  52. Chapter 112 — AMBULANCES
  53. Chapter 113 — AMUSEMENTS
  54. Chapter 114 — CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
  55. Chapter 115 — FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS AND OUTDOOR DINING AREAS
  56. Chapter 117 — MASSAGE PARLORS
  57. Chapter 118 — SOLICITORS, CANVASSERS, AND SIDEWALK VENDORS
  58. Chapter 119 — SECOND-HAND DEALERS
  59. Chapter 120 — TAXICABS AND LIMOUSINES
  60. Chapter 121 — OTHER VEHICLES FOR HIRE
  61. Chapter 122 — FOREIGN-TRADE ZONE
  62. Chapter 130 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY
  63. Chapter 131 — PROPERTY OFFENSES
  64. Chapter 132 — DRUG OFFENSES
  65. Chapter 133 — WEAPONS OFFENSES
  66. Chapter 134 — ABATEMENT OF CHRONIC NUISANCE PROPERTIES
  67. Chapter 150 — BUILDING REGULATIONS
  68. Chapter 151 — AIRPORT ZONING
  69. Chapter 152 — PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATION
  70. Chapter 153 — FLOOD HAZARD AREA REGULATIONS
  71. Chapter 154 — SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
  72. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS
  73. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS (old)
  74. Chapter 156 — COASTAL ZONING REGULATIONS
  75. Chapter 157 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  76. Chapter 158 — CANNABIS
  77. Chapter 159 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

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