New and redevelopment projects should be designed to prevent water quality impacts from occurring, during construction and throughout the life of the project.
Stormwater Technical Guide
Applicants for development approvals in jurisdictions within the Monterey Regional Stormwater Management Program should use the Stormwater Technical Guide when preparing Stormwater Control Plans. However, local requirements vary. Check with staff in the jurisdiction where your project is located to identify differences that may apply. A pre-application meeting is recommended for all projects subject to the PCRs.
- Stormwater Technical Guide
- Stormwater Control Plan Template
- Stormwater Control Plan Template – Small (Tier 1) Projects
- Appendix A: Source Control
- Appendix B: Bioretention Construction Checklist
- Appendix C: Technical Criteria for Non-LID
- Stormwater Control Measures Sizing Calculator
- Sizing Calculator Instructions
- Watershed Management Zone Maps
additional resources
- Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Plan: Example O&M Plan prepared for a residential subdivision in Contra Costa County. Plans will be project-specific in accordance with the Stormwater Control Plan and should be discussed with municipal contacts. More information is provided in Chapter 5 of the Stormwater Technical Guide.
- Operations and Maintenance Fact Sheets: Sample Fact Sheets for Structural Control Measures - guidance document for general informational and educational purposes. Applicant must check with the local jurisdiction to ensure compliance with the Post-Construction Requirements and other applicable law.
- Native Soil Assessment for Small Infiltration-Based Stormwater Control Measures: Central Coast Low Impact Development Initiative.
- Infiltration Rate Assessment Methods: Guidance from the County of San Diego for the Geotechnical Engineer Analysis.
- Infiltration Testing: This manual from the Riverside Flood Control District provides useful guidance on infiltration testing.
- Bureau of Reclamation Drainage Manual: Guidance for integrating plant, soil, and water relationships for drainage of irrigated lands.
pcr training presentations
April 2023 Post-Construction Stormwater Training
Presentation slides are available here and here. A recording of the presentation is available here.
August 2021 Post-Construction Stormwater Training
Presentation slides are available here. A recording of the presentation is available here.