New SWPPP Enforcement Information
At last week's SWPPP meeting, SAHBA members heard from multiple jurisdictions that do inspections; inspectors are going through their NOI files looking for projects estimated to be complete by now but have not filed NOT’s. They are then inspecting those sites to determine if the site is in compliance. One SAHBA member indicated that he has received one of these types of inspections.
Key Update on New Storm Water Rules
The EPA has been forced to withdraw a key portion of new storm water management regulations for builders and developers and devise new ones based on better research. The move is the result of a lawsuit filed by NAHB asking the agency to revise its new Effluent Limitation Guidelines (ELGs) for the construction and development industry. After reading NAHB's brief, the Justice Department asked EPA to defend the numeric limit. EPA was forced to admit several flaws in the final rule and that it had improperly interpreted the data. As a result, the Justice Department filed a motion with the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals asking it to vacate the numeric limit and place a hold on the litigation until February 2012—while EPA goes back and develops a numeric limit that builders can actually comply with.
OV ESLO Update
SAHBA is working closely with Town Staff and providing constructive feedback on the Environmentally Sensitive Lands Ordinance. Click here to view the document. Send comments to david@sahba.org.
OV Sign Code Relief
Town of Oro Valley has a new process to gain temporary relief from the sign code. Click here for more details.
PC DSD Stakeholder Group Update
SAHBA members and staff are participating in a stakeholder process to make recommendations on improving the services and internal processes for County DSD. If you have any ideas on how to improve the process, or want to get involved, contact David Godlewski at david@sahba.org.
COT Riparian Ordinance Development Standard
The City has released a draft of the Riparian Ordinance Development Standard. SAHBA will be working with the City and providing input. Click here to view the document. Send comments to david@sahba.org