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| Field | State California SWRCB | Local City of Fresno City of Fresno Development and Resource Management Department (DARM) |
|---|---|---|
| Permit | ||
| Permit / Authorization | Construction General Permit (Order 2009-0009-DWQ, as amended) | Grading Permit with Stormwater Management Plan |
| Submit To | SWRCB | City of Fresno Development and Resource Management Department (DARM) |
| Lead Time | NOI must be filed and permit coverage obtained before grading/construction begins | Plan review 3–5 weeks; stormwater compliance reviewed with grading/building permit |
| Application Method | Online via Stormwater Multiple Application and Report Tracking System (SMARTS) | In-person or online via DARM; stormwater management plan submitted as part of permit package |
| Fee | Annual fee based on acreage: < 5 acres = $900; 5–49 acres = $1,200; ≥ 50 acres = $2,200 | Grading permit fees based on earthwork; stormwater review included in permit fees |
| Water Quality | ||
| Impervious Cover Limit | No statewide limit | No citywide cap; projects creating ≥ 1 acre of new impervious surface must implement post-construction BMPs |
| On-Site Treatment Required | Not specified at state level | Yes |
| Detention Required | Not specified at state level | 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 | Risk Level 3 sites: effluent must meet 10 NTU turbidity limit at discharge point; Risk Level 2: 250 NTU; Risk Level 1: narrative standard | Must comply with state CGP and Central Valley Regional Water Board Basin Plan |
| SWPPP | ||
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | Yes | Yes — Erosion and Sediment Control Plan for construction; Post-Construction Stormwater Management Plan |
| PE Stamp Required | No | No |
| Inspections | ||
| Inspection Requirements | Risk Level 1: Visual inspections every 24 hours during active rain. Risk Level 2–3: Rain Event Action Plans required; inspections during and after qualifying storms | City conducts grading inspections during construction. Post-construction BMP maintenance required per recorded agreement. City may inspect maintained facilities. |
| Inspector Qualification | Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) for Risk Level 2 and 3 sites; Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) must prepare the SWPPP | QSP/QSD per state CGP; no additional city certification |
| Design & Zones | ||
| Local Design Manual | N/A — state level | City of Fresno Stormwater Management Program / Central Valley MS4 Implementation |
| Special Overlay Zones | N/A — see local jurisdictions | Groundwater Recharge Area |