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| Field | Local City of Anaheim City of Anaheim Public Works Department / Planning and Building Department |
|---|---|
| Permit | |
| Permit / Authorization | Grading Permit with Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) |
| Submit To | City of Anaheim Public Works Department / Planning and Building Department |
| Lead Time | Plan review 4–6 weeks; WQMP reviewed concurrently with grading/building permit |
| Application Method | Online via City of Anaheim ePlan portal; WQMP submitted as part of permit package |
| Fee | Grading permit fees per project scope; WQMP review included |
| Water Quality | |
| Impervious Cover Limit | No citywide cap; WQMP required for projects meeting Orange County priority project criteria (≥ 5,000 sq ft of new impervious surface for most categories) |
| On-Site Treatment Required | Yes |
| Detention Required | Yes — Retain the 85th-percentile 24-hour storm on-site using LID BMPs per Orange County Drainage Area Management Plan (DAMP) and Technical Guidance Document |
| Turbidity / Discharge Standard | Must comply with state CGP and Santa Ana Regional Water Board Basin Plan; subject to North Orange County MS4 Permit |
| SWPPP | |
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | Yes — Project-specific WQMP for post-construction; SWPPP per state CGP for construction phase |
| PE Stamp Required | Yes |
| Inspections | |
| Inspection Requirements | City inspects grading and erosion control during construction. Post-construction BMPs require recorded maintenance agreements and annual self-inspection. City conducts periodic compliance audits. |
| Inspector Qualification | QSP/QSD per state CGP; no additional city certification |
| Design & Zones | |
| Local Design Manual | Orange County DAMP Technical Guidance Document for WQMP Preparation |
| Special Overlay Zones | Anaheim Hills / Hillside Development Area, Santa Ana River Watershed |