Title 12 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION›Chapter 12.80 — STORMWATER AND RUNOFF POLLUTION CONTROL
Los Angeles County Municipal Code Part 2 General Provisions
Los Angeles County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Los Angeles County
Cite as: Los Angeles County Municipal Code Part 2 · Text as of 2026-10-04
12.80.370 - Short title.¶
The ordinance codified in this chapter shall be known as the "stormwater and runoff pollution control ordinance of the county of Los Angeles" and may be referred to as such.
(Ord. 98-0021 § 1 (part), 1998.)
12.80.380 - Purpose and intent.¶
The purpose of this chapter is to protect the health and safety of the residents of the county by protecting the beneficial uses, marine habitats, and ecosystems of receiving waters within the county from pollutants carried by stormwater and nonstormwater discharges. The intent of this chapter is to enhance and protect the water quality of the receiving waters of the county and the United States, consistent with the Act.
(Ord. 98-0021 § 1 (part), 1998.)
12.80.390 - Applicability of this chapter.¶
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the discharge, deposit or disposal of any stormwater and/or runoff to the storm drain system and/or receiving waters within any unincorporated area covered by a NPDES municipal stormwater permit.
(Ord. 98-0021 § 1 (part), 1998.)
12.80.400 - Standards, guidelines and criteria.¶
The director may establish uniform minimum standards, guidelines, and/or criteria for specific discharges, connections, and/or BMPs. The provisions of this section shall not prohibit the director from requiring a discharger or permittee from taking additional measures to achieve the objectives of this chapter or any permit.
(Ord. 98-0021 § 1 (part), 1998.)
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