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Construction activities (including other land-disturbing activities) that disturb one acre or more (including smaller sites that are part of a larger common plan of development) are regulated under the NPDES stormwater program. Operators of regulated construction sites are required to develop and implement stormwater pollution prevention plans and to obtain a construction general permit (NOI) from the State Water Resources Control Board to discharge stormwater. http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/stormwater/dots/fi nalconst permit.pdf 1. The project applicant shall submit a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP for review by the City Engineer/Chief Building Official prior to issuance of building or engineering permits. A reviewed copy of the SWPPP shall be available at the project site until engineering and building permits have been signed off by the inspection departments and all work is complete. A site specific SWPPP must be combined with proper and timely installation of the BMPs, thorough and frequent inspections, maintenance, and documentation. Failure to comply with the reviewed construction SWPPP may result in the issuance of correction notices, citations or stop work orders. 2. The amendments to the SWPPP and all the inspection forms shall be completed and available at the site for inspection by the city, county or state staff. 3. The project applicant is responsible for implementing the following Best Management Practices (BMPs). These, as well as any other applicable measure, shall be included in the SWPPP and implemented as approved by the City. a. The project applicant shall include erosion control/stormwater quality measures on the final grading plan which shall specifically address measures to prevent soil, dirt, and debris from entering the storm drain system. Such measures may include, but are not limited to, hydroseeding, hay bales, sandbags, and siltation fences and are subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer/Chief Building Official. If no grading plan is required, necessary erosion control/stormwater quality measures shall be shown on the site plan submitted for an on-site permit, subject to the review and approval of the Building and Safety Division. The project applicant is responsible for ensuring that the contractor is aware of and implements such measures. b. Gather all sorted construction debris on a regular basis and place it in the appropriate container for recycling; to be emptied at least on a weekly basis. When appropriate, use tarps on the ground to collect fallen debris or splatters that could contribute to stormwater runoff pollution. c. Remove all dirt, gravel, rubbish, refuse, and green waste from the street pavement and storm drains adjoining the site. Limit construction access routes onto the site and place gravel on them. Do not drive vehicles and equipment off paved or graveled areas during wet weather. Broom sweep the street pavement adjoining the project site on a daily basis. Scrape caked-on mud and dirt from these areas before sweeping. d. Install filter materials (such as sandbags, filter fabric, etc.) at the storm drain inlet nearest the downstream side of the project site in order to retain any debris or dirt flowing in the storm drain system. Maintain and/or replace filter materials to ensure effectiveness and to prevent street flooding. e. Create a contained and covered area on the site for the storage of cement, paints, oils, fertilizers, pesticides, or other materials used on the site that have the potential 11