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| Field | Local City of Oakland City of Oakland Bureau of Building / Public Works Department |
|---|---|
| Permit | |
| Permit / Authorization | Grading Permit with C.3 Stormwater Treatment Compliance |
| Submit To | City of Oakland Bureau of Building / Public Works Department |
| Lead Time | Plan review 4–8 weeks; C.3 compliance reviewed as part of building/grading permit |
| Application Method | Online via City of Oakland permit portal; C.3 stormwater control plan submitted with permit package |
| Fee | Included in grading/building permit fees; no separate stormwater fee |
| Water Quality | |
| Impervious Cover Limit | No citywide cap; C.3 requirements triggered at ≥ 10,000 sq ft of new or replaced impervious surface |
| On-Site Treatment Required | Yes |
| Detention Required | Yes — Treat 85th-percentile 24-hour storm using LID; bioretention, permeable pavement, or infiltration; hydromodification management required for most projects per MRP |
| Turbidity / Discharge Standard | Must comply with state CGP and San Francisco Bay Regional Water Board Basin Plan objectives |
| SWPPP | |
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | Yes — C.3 Stormwater Management Plan for post-construction; SWPPP per state CGP for construction phase |
| PE Stamp Required | Yes |
| Inspections | |
| Inspection Requirements | City inspects BMP installation during construction. Post-construction C.3 facilities require recorded maintenance agreements, annual self-inspections, and periodic city verification. |
| Inspector Qualification | QSP/QSD per state CGP; no additional city certification |
| Design & Zones | |
| Local Design Manual | Alameda County Clean Water Program C.3 Stormwater Technical Guidance |
| Special Overlay Zones | Oakland Hills Fire Zone, Coastal Zone / Port Area |