20.100.480

A. All development projects with an approved development permit that result in a land disturbance of one (1) acre or more shall, prior to the commencement of any clearing, grading or excavation, comply with the City of San José National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Construction Activities Permit as follows: 1. The applicant shall develop, implement and maintain a storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) to control the discharge of storm water pollutants including sediments associated with construction activities. 2. The applicant shall file a notice of intent (NOI) with the state water resources control board (SWRCB). B. Along with these documents, the applicant may also be required to prepare an erosion control plan. The erosion control may include BMPs as specified in the California Storm Water Best Management Practice Handbook for reducing impacts on the city's storm drainage system from construction activities. C. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall submit copies of the NOI and erosion control plan (if required) to the city project engineer, department of public works. D. The applicant shall maintain a copy of the most current SWPPP on site and shall provide a copy to any city representative or inspector on demand. E. The applicant shall implement and maintain all best management practices (BMPs) or control measures identified in the SWPPP and/or erosion control plan. F. Any proposed development of real property that will create, on or above ground through installation, construction, or replacement of one acre or more of impervious surface shall be designed in conformance and comply with City Council Policy No. 8-14, entitled Post-Construction Hydromodification Management, and the provisions of this chapter. (Ords. 26248, 26789, 26995, 28301, 30906.)