For projects that will include soil disturbance during construction, applicants must submit an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (E&SC Plan) for approval by the City prior to the issuance of certain permits, including all Grading Permits, most Building Permits, other permits at the discretion of the City (e.g. Encroachment or Demolition Permits with potential for significant erosion or non-stormwater discharges). 

To download a PDF of the Erosion and Sediment Control section of the Construction Best Management Practices handbook created by Monterey Stormwater & Education Alliance (Monterey SEA) click here.

If a project disturbs one acre or more of soil, it is subject to the State’s Construction General Permit (CGP). In this circumstance, the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) developed pursuant to the CGP may substitute for the E&SC Plan.

The E&SC Plan may require modification as the project progresses and as conditions warrant. All modifications to the approved E&SC Plan must be submitted to the City for review and approval.

What should be in the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan

The Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (E&SC Plan) Checklist, available HERE, provides detailed information for High and Low priority construction projects. This checklist has been developed to assist applicants in obtaining City approval. The goal of the E&SC Plan is to:

1. Minimize the amount of disturbed soil;  

2. Eliminate non-storm runoff; 

3. Eliminate sediment and/or other pollutants from exiting the construction site; and 

4. Ensure construction materials are managed properly.