Publications to assist in compliance efforts

Many resources are available for commercial businesses that explains the sector specific Best Management Practices to implement. Some of the Statewide resources are provided for you in this page. The City of Oceanside, in cooperation with other San Diego County Jurisdictions, have additionally developed general and sector specific urban runoff literature. If you have further questions, email the Oceanside Clean Water Program or call 760-435-5800.

General Information

The complete Commercial Urban Runoff Requirements Manual (380 KB) for the City of Oceanside is available and details Best Management Practices required by the commercial sector. This manual has been incorporated into Oceanside City Code Chapter 40 requirements. Therefore, all commercial businesses must implement the Best Management Practices outlined in this manual.

The City of Oceanside has a brochure for commercial businesses (347 KB) that gives a general overview of the urban runoff regulations, how urban runoff effects our local waterbodies and tips for preventing storm water pollution.

Project Clean Water, in cooperation with all jurisdictions in San Diego County, has developed a series of workshops for specific trade businesses. If you were not notified or were unable to attend, the City of Oceanside has provided a copy of the presentations for your convenience.

Introduction to National, State and San Diego County Urban Runoff Regulations (887 KB)

Automotive

North County Storm Water Programs, a group in which the City of Oceanside participates, has developed an English/Spanish poster for automotive shops detailing Best Management Practices to be implemented on site. BMP posters are available for posting and employee training. Please contact us for your copy of the poster.

Project Clean Water, a group in which the City of Oceanside participates, has developed the Green Wrench Guide (477 KB) to assist automotive shops in the implementation of pollution prevention Best Management Practices.

Project Clean Water, in cooperation with all jurisdictions in San Diego County, has developed a series of workshops for specific trade businesses. If you were not notified or were unable to attend, the City of Oceanside has provided a copy of the presentations for your convenience.

Pollution Prevention Training for the Automotive Industry (2.6 MB)
Best Management Practices for automotive repair and body shops (353 KB)

Restaurants

North County Storm Water Programs, a group in which the City of Oceanside participates, has developed an English/Spanish poster for restaurants detailing Best Management Practices to be implemented on site. BMP posters are available for posting and employee training. Please contact us for your copy of the poster.

The City of Oceanside Clean Water Program has developed a Grease and Urban Runoff Requirements for Oceanside Eating and Drinking Establishment booklet to assist restaurants in the implementation of pollution prevention Best Management Practices. A copy is available here for your viewing. Hard copies will be distributed to restaurants during annual inspections.
Restaurant Guide (3.4 MB)

Mobile Businesses

Project Clean Water, in cooperation with all jurisdictions in San Diego County, has developed a series of workshops for specific trade businesses. If you were not notified or were unable to attend, the City of Oceanside has provided a copy of the presentations for your convenience.

Best Management Practices for carpet cleaning, mobile washing/detailing, window washing, pool maintenance, fire sprinkler system maintenance and pressure washing (1.6 MB)

The City of Oceanside has a brochure for powerwashers (945 KB) that gives a general overview of the urban runoff regulations, how urban runoff affects our local waterbodies and tips for preventing storm water pollution.

Landscaping and Agricultural Businesses

Project Clean Water, in cooperation with all jurisdictions in San Diego County, has developed a series of workshops for specific trade businesses. If you were not notified or were unable to attend, the City of Oceanside has provided a copy of the presentations for your convenience.

Best Management Practices for agriculture, nurseries, greenhouses, landscapers, tree trimmers, golf courses, parks and pest control businesses (1 MB)

Hazardous Waste Generators

For more information about hazardous waste minimization, the City of Oceanside has booklets available for the industries listed below. To obtain a copy, either send us an email with your name and address, or call 760-435-5800.

• Auto Paint Shops
• Marine Ship and Pleasure Vessel Boat Yards
• Building Construction
• Janitorial Services
• Hospitals
• Jewelry Manufacturing
• Printing

Also available are on-line publications from the Department of Toxic Substance Control. Each of these fact sheets is industry-specific.