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| Field | Local City of Sacramento City of Sacramento Community Development Department / Department of Utilities |
|---|---|
| Permit | |
| Permit / Authorization | Grading Permit with Stormwater Quality Design Manual Compliance |
| Submit To | City of Sacramento Community Development Department / Department of Utilities |
| Lead Time | Plan review 3–6 weeks; stormwater compliance review concurrent with grading/building permit |
| Application Method | Online via City of Sacramento Accela portal; stormwater quality plan submitted with permit application |
| Fee | Grading permit fee based on project area and earthwork; stormwater review fee included |
| Water Quality | |
| Impervious Cover Limit | No citywide cap; projects creating or replacing ≥ 5,000 sq ft of impervious surface trigger LID requirements |
| On-Site Treatment Required | Yes |
| Detention Required | Yes — Treat runoff from the 85th-percentile 24-hour storm using LID measures; infiltration required where feasible given Central Valley clay soils; detention/retention or biofiltration alternatives accepted |
| Turbidity / Discharge Standard | Must comply with state CGP Risk Level standards and Central Valley Regional Water Board Basin Plan |
| SWPPP | |
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | Yes — Grading-phase Erosion and Sediment Control Plan; post-construction Stormwater Quality Design Plan |
| PE Stamp Required | Yes |
| Inspections | |
| Inspection Requirements | City conducts grading and erosion control inspections during construction. Post-construction LID facilities require recorded maintenance agreements and annual self-inspections. |
| Inspector Qualification | QSP/QSD per state CGP; no additional city-specific certification |
| Design & Zones | |
| Local Design Manual | City of Sacramento Stormwater Quality Design Manual |
| Special Overlay Zones | Flood Zone / Levee-Protected Area, American River Parkway Buffer |