How do I know whether my construction project is subject to SUSMP requirements?
A project is subject to SUSMP requirements if it falls in any of the following categories:
  • Pollutant-generating development project - 1 acre or more
  • Residential development of 10 or more units
  • Commercial development greater than 100,000 square feet
  • Automotive repair shop
  • Restaurant
  • Steep hillside development greater than 5,000 square feet
  • Creation of 2,500 square feet or more of impervious surface with discharge of runoff to an Environmentally Sensitive Area
  • Parking lot larger than 5,000 square feet or with more than 15 parking spaces
  • Street, road, highway, or freeway that adds more than 5,000 square feet of new paved surface
  • Significant redevelopment that adds 5,000 square feet or more of new impervious surface

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1. What is SUSMP?
2. How does development increase urban runoff and water pollution?
3. How do I know whether my construction project is subject to SUSMP requirements?
4. What is the city looking for when reviewing my plans?
5. How can the project design help reduce urban runoff and pollution?
6. What can I do to reduce the amount of pollution my project creates?
7. How can I remove pollutants from the runoff?
8. Who is responsible for maintaining the Best Management Practices?
9. Where can I get more information?