Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program – Construction Activities

Stormwater discharges from construction activities can significantly impact the quality of surface waters. As stormwater flows over a construction site, it can pick up pollutants like sediment, debris, and chemicals and transport them into the City of Sonoma’s storm drain system or directly into one of Sonoma’s creeks.

The City of Sonoma requires that construction site operators implement appropriate Best Management Practices (BMP’s) to prevent stormwater runoff from their construction site from becoming polluted. Training resources are available below:

Learn about training resources and opportunities for construction site operators.

Prior to issuing a building or grading permit for soil-disturbing construction activities, The City of Sonoma requires that applicants submit an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan. The contents of the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan will vary based on the scope of the construction activities involved. Guidance for preparing an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan is available below:

Click here to download/view the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Checklist/Flowchart