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Memorandum of UnderstandingBetween the

California Water Quality Control BoardLahontan Region

and theCity of Adelanto

This Memorandum of Understanding is entered into by and between the

California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Lahontan Region

(hereinafter Board), and the City of Adelanto (hereinafter City).

Its purpose is to expedite the overall review process for proposed

developments and to provide a clear operating policy between the

Board and the City on the implementation of the Board’s guidelines

for wastewater disposal from land developments.

Section 13260 of the California Water Code requires any person

discharging waste or proposing to discharge waste that may affect

waters of the State, except to a community sewer system, to file a

report of waste discharge with the regional board of that region.

Implementation of this code section has included regulation of

individual waste systems wherever warranted.

In 1973 and again in 1974, the Board adopted guidelines to (1)

establish the conditions under which waivers of the filing

requirement would be in the public interest (pursuant to California

Water Code Section 23269); (2) establish minimum criteria for the

use of individual systems; and (3) prevent pollution or nuisance

caused by the discharges from leaching or percolation systems.

Meworandum of UndersdingPage 2

On January 14, 1988, the Regional Board adopted revisions to the

‘Guidelines for Waste Disposal From Land Developments.” In

conjunction with these revisions, the Regional Board also adopted

the “Regional Board Guidelines for Implementation of Criteria for

Individual Waste Disposal Systems.” These implementation guidelines

list general and specific provisions in considering exemptions to

the maximum density criteria (2 EDUs per acre) for individual waste

disposal systems in both new and existing land developments.

This requirement also applies to domestic wastewater discharges from

new commercial and industrial development with wastewater discharge

volumes exceeding two EDU per acre density (500 gal/day/acre based

on 250 gal/day/EDU). On June 16, 1988, the State Water Resources

Control Board approved the revisions. For purposes of this

Memorandum of Understanding gross acreage is that are which

encompasses the entire net lot area plus any underlying fee title

within the adjacent right-of—ways, if any.

Inasmuch as the City has incorporated into its review criteria the

“Minimum Criteria for Subsurface Discharge of Sewage” contained in

the Board’s guidelines, and has consistently applied these criteria

in its review of proposed developments, it is not against the public

interest for the Board to reduce its oversight work by eliminating

redundant review of proposed projects.

It is agreed that:

I. The City is authorized to issue construction permits for

projects that utilize individual subsurface disposal systems

Memorandum of Unders•ndingPage 3

without Regional Board approval under the following conditions:

b. T\ll of the Following:

1. The on-site soil characteristics comply with the

established “Minimum Criteria for Individual Waste

Disposal Systems as adopted by Resolution 6—88—15; and

2. The discharge is composed of domestic wastewater only;

and

B. One of the Following:

1. The development consists of single—family residences or

multiple—family residences, the density does not exceed

two equivalent dwelling units (EDU) per acre (500

gallons/acre/day wastewater flow), or

2. The development consists only of a single—family home

on an individual lot which has a minimum net area of

15,000 square feet; or

3. The development is non—residential or of mixed

occupancy and the wastewater discharge does not exceed

500 gallons/acre/day as determined using Table 1—2 and

1—3 in the Uniform Plumbing Code and occupant loads as

determined by Table 33A in the Uniform Building Code; or

4. The project is in a class that has been designated

exempt from regional Board review in writing under

signature of the regional Board Executive Officer; or

5. The project/development has been granted an exemption

by the Board and complies with the City’s standards for

use of septic tank wastewater disposal systems.

Memorandum of Under•ndingPage 4

II. The City shall not issue construction permits without Regional

Board approval for the following projects:

/\. Projects that involve domestic wastewater discharge

from commercial or industrial development in excess of

500 gallon/acre/day as determined by the Board; or

B. Projects that will have industrial wastewater

discharges; or

C. Projects that exceed the two EDU/acre density

requirement for septic tank use (except in exempted

areas); or

D. Projects that do not comply with the City’s/County’s

standards for use of septic tank wastewater disposal

systems; or

E. Projects located witJ-ir existing waste discharge

prohibition areas (unless in areas exempted in I.B.

above); or

F. Projects utilizing package wastewater treatment plants

with onsite disposal; or

C. Projects that consists of a single—family home on

individual lots that were created cut of a subdivision

_____

june 16, 1988 when the lot has a net area of less

that 15,000 square feet

III. The City, at its discretion, may defer consideration of

projects, based on water quality impacts, to the Board for any

projects even if it appears that compliance with Section I. of

this Memorandum of Understanding has been achieved.

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Memorandum of Un•standingPane 6

IX. The City shall maintain a record of all documents submitted

and reviewed under this Memorandum of Understanding. This

record shall be kept as a note on the construction permit for

each project.

X. This Memorandum of Understanding shall be effective

immediately after execution of this agreement and shall remain

in full force until terminated by a prior thirty (30) day

written notice by either party.

XI. This Memorandum of Understanding may be amended as mutually

agree to by the City and the Regional Board.

XII. All notices and communications under this Memorandum of

Understanding shall be addressed to the following:

Patricia A. Chamberlaine 0. R. ButterfieldCity Administrator California Regional Water QualityP.O. Box 10 Control Board, Lahontan Region11600 Air Base Road 15371 Bonanza RoadAdelanto, CA 92301 Victorville, CA 92392—2494

This Memorandum of Understanding is executed on the date of the most

recent signature below, by the following authorized representatives

of the parties.

utterfieMayor Executive Officer

Date: f1 %c g i Date: 3 -

The amendment of Items. G., changing the word “aftero “before” in the

Septic System Memorandum of Understanding with the Lahontan Regional Water

Quality Control Board is executed on the date of the last signature below,

by the following authorized representatives of the parties.

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ADELANTO GOVERNMENTAL CENTER

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I PATRICIA A. CHAMBERLAINE

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CITY OF AOELANTO

P.O. BOX 10 (619) 246-8606

ADELANTO, CA 92301 FAX (619) 246-8421

CALIFORNIA REG]ONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOAR])LANONTAN REGION

2501 LAKE TAHOE BOULEVARDsourni LAKE TANOE, CALIFORNiA 96150

Phone (530) 542-5400Fax (530) 544-2271

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)92 .&KE TAHOE BOULEVARD

0. BOX 9428

)UTH LAKE TAHOE, CAtIFORNIA 95731-2428

(916) 544-3481

March 11, 1991

Patricia ChamerlainCity AdministratorCity of Adelanto11600 Air Base RoadP.O. Box 10Adelanto, CA 92301

Dear Ms. Chamerlain:

AMENDED SEPTIC SYSTEM MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

It has come to our attention that an error was made in the original wordingof the above-referenced Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between theRegional Board and the City of Adelanto. Item II. G. of the MOU should havehad the word “before” rather than “after” so that the MOU would accuratelyreflect the intentions of the Regional Board. Pursuant to item XI of theMOU, we propose that this change be made with the mutual agreement of bothparties. If you concur, please substitute the enclosed page containing thiscorrection with the corresponding page in your copy of the agreement.

Also, please have one of the enclosed forms signed and returned to thisoffice within 60 days of receipt. We thank you for your prompt attention tothis matter. If you have any questions or comments, please contact DavidHimebaugh or Dr. Ranjit Gill.

Sincerely,

HAROLD J. SINGEREXECUTIVE OFFICER

Enclosure

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The amendment of itema G., changing the word “after’ “before” in theSeptic System Memorand’ of Understanding with the Laho’an Regional WaterQuality Control Board is executed on the date of the last signature below,by the following authorized representatives of the parties.

Harold J. Si1igerExecutive Officer

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. .Memorandum of UnderstandingPage 4

II. The City shall issue construction permits without Regional Board

approval for the following projects:

A. Projects that involve domestic wastewater discharge from

commercial or industrial development in excess of 500

gallon/acre/day as determined by the Board; or

B. Projects that will have industrial wastewater discharges; or

C. Projects that exceed the two EDU/acre density requirement for

septic tank use (except in exempted areas); or

D. Projects that do not comply with the City’s standards for use of

septic tank wastewater disposal systems; or

E. Projects located within existing waste discharge prohibition

areas (unless in areas exempted in I.B. above); or

F. Projects utilizing package wastewater treatment plants with on-

site disposal; or

G. Projects that consist of a single-family home on individual lots

that were created out of a subdivision before June 16, 1988 when

the lot has a net area of less than 15,000 square feet.

III. The City, at its discretion, may defer consideration of projects,

based on water quality impacts, to the Board for any projects even if

ft appears that compliance with Section I. of this Memorandum of

Understanding has been achieved.

L)fE DEtJKM.IAN

CAUFORNIA REGIONAL WATER QWJTY CONTROL BOARD—LAHONTAN REGION

92

tAKE TAHOE DOUCEVARD

,b. BO 9428

‘UTH CAKE TAHOE CALIFORNIA 95731 —242816) 54434g1

APRIL 13, 1989

Patricia A. Cliamber1aine, City AdministratorCity of AdelantoP.O. Box 10Adelanto, CA 92301

1EMORANDUM.: OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CALIFORNIA REGIONAL WATERQUALITY CONTROL BOARD-LAHONTAN REGION AND THE CITY OF ADELAIJT0

Dear Ms. Chamberlaine:

On March 24, 1989, we received your letter and Memorandum ofUnderstanding fMOU) between the City of Adelanto and theCalifornia Regional Water Quality Control Board-Lahontan Regionregarding the septic system permitting process. We appreciatethe cooperation extended from the City of Adelanto by enteringinto this YOU.

A copy of the signed YOU is enclosed. If you have any questionsor require more information regarding this matter, please contactCindy Rofer or David Himebaugh at this office.

Yours truly,

?ERFIDEXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Mr. O.R. ButterfieldCalifornia Regional Water Quality

Control Board, Lahontan Region

15371 Bonanza RoadVictorville, CA 92392—2494

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Re: MOU/Septic Tank Guidelines

Dear Mr. Butterfield:

Enclosed is the executed Memorandum of Understanding between

the City of Adelanto and Lahonton Region, California Water

Quality Control Board.

In addition to our efforts to conform to the Septic Tank

Guidelines, the City Planning Staff will continue to forward

information on all discretionary projects to the Victorville

office, Lahontan Region. Should there be any problem in what

is being proposed in regard to individual septic systems we

will expect comment from the Victorville office as regards the

project.

Should you have any questionsoffice.

Very truly yours,

%Patricia A. ChamberlaineCity Administrator

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please feel free to contact this

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March 7, 1989

11600 AIR BASE ROAD (P.O. BOX 70) ADELANTO, CALIFORNIA 92301 (619) 246-8606

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.SEPTIC TINK GUIDELINES

Memorandum of UnderstandingBetween the

California Water Quality Control BoardLahontan Region

and theCity of Adelanto

This Memorandum of Understanding is entered into by and between the

California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Lahontan Region

(hereinafter Board), and the City of Pdelanto (hereinafter City).

Its purpose is to expedite the overall review process for proposed

developments and to provide a clear operating policy between the

Board and the City on the implementation of the Board’s guidelines

for wastewater disposal from land developments.

Section 13260 of the California Water Code requires any person

discharging waste or proposing to discharge waste that may affect

waters of the State, except to a community sewer system, to file a

report of’ waste discharge with the regional board of that region.

Implementation of this code section has included regulation of

individual waste systems wherever warranted.

In 1973 and again in 1974, the Board adopted guidelines to (1)

establish the conditions under which waivers of the filing

requirement would be in the public interest (pursuant to California

Water Code Section 13269); (2) establish minimum criteria for the

use of individual systems; and (3) prevent pollution or nuisance

caused by the discharges from leaching or percolation systems.

Memorandum of UndersdingPage 2

On January 14, 1988, the Regional Board adopted revisions to the

‘Guidelines for Waste Disposal From Land Developments.” In

conjunction with these revisions, the Regional Board also adopted

the “Regional Board Guidelines for Implementation of Criteria for

Individual Waste Disposal Systems.” These implementation guidelines

list general and specific provisions in considering exemptions to

the maximum density criteria (2 EDUs per acre) for individual waste

disposal systems in both new and existing land developments.

This requirement also applies to domestic wastewater discharges from

new commercial and industrial development with wastewater discharge

volumes exceeding two EDU per acre density (500 gal/day/acre based

on 250 gal/day/EDU). On June 16, 1988, the State Water Resources

C Control Board approved the revisions. For purposes of this

Memorandum of Understanding gross acreage is that are which

encompasses the entire net lot area plus any underlying fee title

within the adjacent right—of—ways, if any.

Inasmuch as the City has incorporated into its review criteria the

“Minimum Criteria for Subsurface Discharge of Sewage” contained in

the Board’s guidelines, and has consistently applied these criteria

in its review of proposed developments, it is not against the public

interest for the Board to reduce its oversight work by eliminating

redundant review of proposed projects.

It is agreed that:

I. The City is authorized to issue construction permits for

projects that utilize individual subsurface disposal systems

Memorandum of UndersindingPage 3

without Regional Board approval under the following conditions:

1. Rh of the Following:

1. The on-site soil characteristics comply with the

established Minimum Criteria for Individual Waste

Disposal Systems as adopted by Resolution 6—88—15; and

2. The discharge is composed of domestic wastewater only;

and

B. One of the Following:

1. The development consists of single—family residences or

multiple—family residences, the density does not exceed

two equivalent dwelling units (EDU) per acre (500

gallons/acre/day wastewater flow), or

2. The development consists only of a single—family home

on an individual lot which has a minimum net area of

15,000 square feet; or

3. The development is non-residential or of mixed

occupancy and the wastewater discharge does not exceed

500 gallons/acre/day as determined using Table 1—2 and

1—3 in the Uniform Plumbing Code and occupant loads as

determined by Table 33R in the Uniform Building Code; or

4. The project is in a class that has been designated

exempt from regional Board review in writing under

signature of the regional Board Executive Officer; or

5. The project/development has been granted an exemption

by the Board and complies with the City’s standards for

use of septic tank wastewater disposal systems.

Memorandum of Under•ndingPage 4

II. The City shall not issue construction permits without Regional

Board approval for the following projects:

P. Projects that involve domestic wastewater discharge

from commercial or industrial development in excess of

5O1 gallon/acre/day as determined by the Board; or

B. Projects that will have industrial wastewater

discharges; or

C. Projects that exceed the two EDU/acre density

requirement for septic tank use (except in exempted

areas); or

o. Projects that do not comply with the City’s/County’s

standards for use of septic tank wastewater disposal

systems; or

E. Projects located within existing waste discharge

prohibition areas (unless in areas exempted in I.B.

above); or

F. Projects utilizing package wastewater treatment plants

with onsite disposal; or

C. Projects that consists of a single—family home on

individual lots that were created out of a subdivision

after 3une 16, 1988 when the lot has a net area of less

that 15,000 square feet.

III. The City, at its discretion, may defer consideration of

projects, based on water quality impacts, to the Board for any

projects even if it appears that compliance with Section I. of

this Memorandum of Understanding has been achieved.

Memorandum of UnderndingPage 5

IV. The City, at its discretion, may require the formation of a

public entity (as defined in the State of California

Government Code Section 53090 et seq.) to maintain septic

systems in residential developments of one hundred (100) lots

or more.

V. The Board may review permits issued by the City at its

discretion. Copies of permits will be made available upon

request for review in City/County offices.

VI. The Board, upon reviewing permits issued by the City, may

require proposals be submitted and/or waste discharge

requirements (permits) be obtained for all other types of

waste discharges such as stormwater runoff and solid waste

leachate.

VII. The City, on its own initiative or at the request of an

applicant and upon providing the information specified in the

implementation guidelines, may apply for individual, large

scale, or area—wide exemptions.

VIII. The applicant, for projects found in compliance with the

Board’s guidelines, will be notified of acceptance by issuance

of a City building permit or by issuance of a Board clearance

letter.

Memorandum of UnstandingPane 6

IX. The City shall maintain a record of all documents submitted

and reviewed under this Memorandum of Understanding. This

record shall be kept as a note on the construction permit for

each project.

X. This Memorandum of Understanding shall be effective

immediately after execution of this agreement and shall remain

in full force until terminated by a prior thirty (30) day

written notice by either party.

XI. This Memorandum of Understanding may be amended as mutually

agree to by the City and the Regional Board.

XII. All notices and communications under this Memorandum of

Understanding shall be addressed to the following:

Patricia A. Chamberlaine 0. R. ButterfieldCity Administrator California Regional Water QualityP.O. Box 10 Control Board, Lahontan Region11600 Air Base Road 15371 Bonanza RoadAdelanto, CA 92301 Victorville, CA 92392—2494

This Memorandum of Understanding is executed on the date of the most

recent signature below, by the following authorized representatives

of the parties.

Mayor Executive Officer

Date: I i4 J’i. q Date: 3 -

• STATE OF CALIFORNIA-

-. 7 SOfl Governor

CALIFORNIA REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD—

QAHONTANREGION

)92 LAKE TAHOE BOULEVARD

D. BOX 9428

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIFORNIA 95731-2428

(91€) 544-34a1

Match 11. 1991

Patricia ChamerlainCity AdministratorCity of Adelanto11600 Air Base RoadP.O. Box 10Adelanto, CA 92301

Dear Ms. Chamerlain:

AMENDED SEPTIC SYSTEM MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

It has come to our attention that an error was made in the original wording

of the above-referenced Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between theRegional Board and the City of Adelanto. Item II. G. of the MOU should have

had the word “before” rather than “after” so that the MOU would accuratelyreflect the intentions of the Regional Board. Pursuant to item XI of theMOU, we propose that this change be made with the mutual agreement of bothparties. If you concur, please substitute the enclosed page containing this

correction with the corresponding page in your copy of the agreement.

Also, please have one of the enclosed forms signed and returned to thisoffice within 60 days of receipt. We thank you for your prompt attention to

this matter. If you have any questions or comments, please contact David

Himebaugh or Dr. Ranjit Gill.

Sincerely,

HAROLD J. SINGEREXECUTIVE OFFICER

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The amendment of Items ti., changing the word “after’j “before” in the

Septic System Memorand’ of Understanding with the Lahd’an Regional Water

Quality Control Board is executed on the date of the last signature below,

by the following authorized representatives of the parties.

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Harold J. Si4igerExecutive Officer

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II. The City shall ppj. issue construction permits without Regional Board

approval for the following projects:

A. Projects that involve domestic wastewater discharge from

commercial or industrial development in excess of 500

gallon/acre/day as determined by the Board; or

B. Projects that will have industrial wastewater discharges; or

C. Projects that exceed the two EDU/acre density requirement for

septic tank use (except in exempted areas); or

0. Projects that do not comply with the City’s standards for use of

septic tank wastewater disposal systems; or

E. Projects located within existing waste discharge prohibition

areas (unless in areas exempted in 1.8. above); or

F. Projects utilizing package wastewater treatment plants with on-

site disposal; or

G. Projects that consist of a single-family home on individual lots

that were created out of a subdivision before June 16, 1988 when

the lot has a net area of less than 15,000 square feet.

III. The City, at its discretion, may defer consideration of projects,

based on water quality impacts, to the Board for any projects even if

it appears that compliance with Section I. of this Memorandum of

Understanding has been achieved.

CAUFORNIA REGIONAL WATER QW.ITY CONTROL BOARD—LAHONIAN REGIONO92 tAKE TAHOE BOULEVARD

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APRIL 13, 1989

Patricia A. Cliamberlaine., City AdministratorCity of AdelantoP.O. Box 10Adelanto, CA 92301

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING EETWEEI THE CALIFORNIA REGIONAL WATERQUALITY CONTROL BOARD-LAHONTAN REGION AND THE CITY OF ADELANTO

Dear Ms. Chamberlaine:

On I’Iarch 24, 1989, we received your letter and Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MOU) between the City of Adelanto and theCalifornia Regional Water Quality Control Board—Lahontan Regionregarding the septic system permitting process. We appreciatethe cooperation extended from the City of Adelanto by enteringinto this NOU.

A copy of the signed NOU is enclosed. If you have any questionsor require more information regarding this matter, please contactCindy Rofer or David Himebaugh at this office.

Yours truly,

TERFIEXECUTIVE OFFICER

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CALIFORNIA

Mr. O.R. ButterfieldCalifornia Regional Water Quality

Control Board, Lahontan Region15371 Bonanza RoadVictorville, CA 92392—2494

Re: MDU/Septic Tank Guidelines

Dear Mr. Butterfield:

Enclosed is the executed Memorandum of Understanding betweenthe City of Adelanto and Lahonton Region, California WaterQuality Control Board.

In addition to our efforts to conform to the Septic TankGuidelines, the City Planning Staff will continue to forwardinformation on all discretionary projects to the Victorvilleoffice, Lahontan Region. Should there be any problem in whatis being proposed in regard to individual septic systems wewill expect comment from the Victorville office as regards theproject.

Should you have any questions please feel free to contact thisoffice.

Very truly yours,

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Patricia A. ChamberlaineCity Administrator

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