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| Field | Local City of Fresno City of Fresno Development and Resource Management Department (DARM) |
|---|---|
| Permit | |
| Permit / Authorization | Grading Permit with Stormwater Management Plan |
| Submit To | City of Fresno Development and Resource Management Department (DARM) |
| Lead Time | Plan review 3–5 weeks; stormwater compliance reviewed with grading/building permit |
| Application Method | In-person or online via DARM; stormwater management plan submitted as part of permit package |
| Fee | Grading permit fees based on earthwork; stormwater review included in permit fees |
| Water Quality | |
| Impervious Cover Limit | No citywide cap; projects creating ≥ 1 acre of new impervious surface must implement post-construction BMPs |
| On-Site Treatment Required | Yes |
| Detention Required | Yes — On-site retention or detention of the 85th-percentile 24-hour storm; infiltration basins common due to sandy Central Valley soils; regional retention basins also accepted |
| Turbidity / Discharge Standard | Must comply with state CGP and Central Valley Regional Water Board Basin Plan |
| SWPPP | |
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | Yes — Erosion and Sediment Control Plan for construction; Post-Construction Stormwater Management Plan |
| PE Stamp Required | No |
| Inspections | |
| Inspection Requirements | City conducts grading inspections during construction. Post-construction BMP maintenance required per recorded agreement. City may inspect maintained facilities. |
| Inspector Qualification | QSP/QSD per state CGP; no additional city certification |
| Design & Zones | |
| Local Design Manual | City of Fresno Stormwater Management Program / Central Valley MS4 Implementation |
| Special Overlay Zones | Groundwater Recharge Area |