City of San Luis Obispo, CA
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Stormwater Post-Construction Requirements (PCRs) for Development Projects in the Central Coast Region
Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board – Adopted Post-Construction Requirements
Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board – Post-Construction Requirements Flow Chart
Stormwater Control Plan
A Stormwater Control Plan is required to be submitted for all projects to demonstrate exemption or level of compliance required.
Stormwater Control Plan Template – Submit this form with your application. Alternatives showing the same information are acceptable.
Annual Reporting Requirements
Projects permitted and constructed under these Post-Construction Requirements must submit an annual certification of self-inspection by June 15th of each year. Please refer to your specific Private Stormwater Conveyance Agreement and Project-Specific Operations & Maintenance Manual for more detailed information. Instructions for submitting the annual certification are available here: Annual Self-Inspection Submittal Guide.
Urban Sustainability Areas (USA)
The City of San Luis Obispo has received approval of eight USAs from the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. The Areas are based on underlying zoning; however, projects must meet the specific criteria associated with the USA to qualify for the benefits. Area Criteria and Maps
Development in a USA provides for the following alternative requirements under the adopted Post-Construction Requirements.
1) The total amount of runoff volume to be retained from replaced impervious surfaces can be equivalent to the pre-project runoff volume retained. (Section B.4.b)
2) Alternative Compliance may be used for Runoff Retention and Peak Management without demonstration of technical infeasibility. (Section C.3)
Additional Resources
1. Additional information from the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding the background and purpose of the Post-Construction Requirements can be found at this link, which includes Rainfall Depth Maps for 85th and 95th Percentile Storms
2. Other Agency Post-Construction Requirements Guides and Handbooks
County of San Luis Obispo Storm Water Management
City of Santa Barbara Storm Water Management Program
3. California Stormwater Quality Association
4. Low Impact Development Technical Guidance & Other Information
Central Coast Low Impact Development Initiative
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