Stormwater_Ordinance.pdf

This is a Stormwater Ordinance document for the Town of Los Gatos, California, outlining regulatory requirements and standards for stormwater management within the municipality. The ordinance establishes the framework for controlling stormwater runoff, preventing pollution, and maintaining water quality standards in compliance with state and federal environmental regulations. The document defines the Town's authority to regulate activities that impact stormwater systems, including requirements for property owners, developers, and contractors to implement erosion control measures, conduct inspections, and maintain stormwater facilities. The ordinance specifies technical standards for stormwater treatment, detention, and discharge, along with penalties for non-compliance and procedures for enforcement by Town authorities.

The ordinance addresses funding mechanisms for stormwater management programs through fees and assessments collected from property owners and development projects within the Town's jurisdiction. It establishes the Town's responsibilities for monitoring water quality, maintaining stormwater infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal environmental laws including the Clean Water Act and California's water quality standards. The document serves as the regulatory foundation for the Town of Los Gatos' 2026 Annual Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk Maintenance Project, ensuring that all maintenance and construction activities comply with stormwater management requirements and environmental protection standards applicable to municipal infrastructure in California.