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| Field | Local City of San Diego City of San Diego Development Services Department (DSD) |
|---|---|
| Permit | |
| Permit / Authorization | Storm Water Standards Manual Compliance — Priority Development Project (PDP) or Standard Project |
| Submit To | City of San Diego Development Services Department (DSD) |
| Lead Time | Plan review 4–8 weeks; storm water compliance check integrated into building/grading permit review |
| Application Method | Online via DSD's OpenDSD portal (opendsd.sandiego.gov); storm water study submitted as part of permit package |
| Fee | Included in grading/building permit fees; no separate stormwater permit fee |
| Water Quality | |
| Impervious Cover Limit | No citywide cap; PDP threshold: projects creating ≥ 5,000 sq ft of new impervious surface, or redevelopment of ≥ 5,000 sq ft |
| On-Site Treatment Required | Yes |
| Detention Required | Yes — Retain or biofilter the 85th-percentile 24-hour storm; hydromodification management required for projects discharging to erosion-susceptible channels |
| Turbidity / Discharge Standard | Must comply with San Diego Regional Water Board Basin Plan; construction sites must meet state CGP turbidity limits based on Risk Level |
| SWPPP | |
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | Yes — Storm Water Quality Management Plan (SWQMP) for post-construction; SWPPP per state CGP for construction phase |
| PE Stamp Required | Yes |
| Inspections | |
| Inspection Requirements | City inspectors verify BMP installation at grading and final inspection milestones. Post-construction BMPs require annual self-certification. City may conduct compliance audits. |
| Inspector Qualification | QSP/QSD per state CGP; no additional city-specific certification |
| Design & Zones | |
| Local Design Manual | City of San Diego Storm Water Standards Manual |
| Special Overlay Zones | Coastal Overlay Zone, Environmentally Sensitive Lands (ESL), Watershed Protection Overlay Zone |