San Joaquin CountyConstruction &

DemolitionOrdinance

Overview

• Why Another Ordinance?• Requirements• Qualifying Projects• Components• Process

• AB 939 • Legislative Trends• C&D Debris 20% – 30% of Waste• Illegal Dumping

Why Another Ordinance?

Modeled after Yolo County:

Ordinance Research

• “Benefit of the Doubt” to Businesses• Builders Exchange Preference• Has “Teeth”• Avoids “the Little Guy”

Requirements

90% of All Inert and Organic Materialsand

50% of all other C&D Debris Mixed Loads/Residuals Go to County Separated Materials May be Recycled

Qualifying Projects

New Construction:• Bus/Comm/Ag – 5,000 sq. ft.• Residential/Multi-family – 1,500 sq. ft.

Demolition: 1,500 sq. ft.

Renovations: 1,000 sq. ft.

Process

• Project Qualifies

• Forms Completed, Forms Approved, Fees Paid

• Final Diversion Report

• Project Determination

Forms

Fees

Minimum Fee $150, Max Fee $1,500

Administration Fees Shared

• Ranges From $250 to $1,500

• Fee Schedule

Non-Compliance Fees

Unified Approach in SJC

• Common Diversion Requirements• Consistency for Contractors• Verifying Procedure• Penalties• Simplicity