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Site Outline
The Law
- The History
- The Law
- California Stormwater Regulation
- Permits for Municipalities
- Permits for Construction Sites
The Process
Best Management Practices (BMPs)
Permits
Permits for Municipalities
Permits for municipalities are tailored for that particular urban area while following a standard template meant to insure that all municipal permits address common concerns. For the time being, smaller and more rural municipalities are allowed to operate without gaining permit coverage.
Permits for Construction Sites
Statewide, all construction sites having an acre or more of disturbance are required to gain coverage under one General Construction Permit, which is based on the commonalities that construction projects share. The site conditions and information specific to each project are addressed in a document called a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).



