Imperial County Municipal Code Ch. 4 Construction-Phase Stormwater Control

A. Every project in the unincorporated areas of Imperial County within the Colorado River Basin Regional Water Quality Control Board jurisdiction that disturbs one acre or more of soil, or disturbs less than one acre but is part of a larger common plan of development or sale, is subject to the state construction general permit (CGP), and shall comply with all provisions of such permit.

B. Proof of compliance with the CGP is required prior to obtaining a grading or building permit.

(Ord. No. 1508, § 1, 8-25-15)

A. Any project, regardless of size, shall develop and submit a site-specific erosion and sediment control plan when applying for a grading or building permit.

B. The plan must meet the county's Engineering Design Guidelines Manual for the Preparation and Checking of Street Improvement, Drainage and Grading Plans, Department of Public Works, Engineering Division.

C. The enforcement agency may require implementation of specific BMPs as part of the erosion and sediment control plan.

(Ord. No. 1508, § 1, 8-25-15)

In addition to any available remedies, the enforcement agency may issue a stop work order for any construction activity that is creating a non-stormwater discharge or any discharge in violation of this division.

(Ord. No. 1508, § 1, 8-25-15)