The Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) was developed to address post-construction urban runoff from new development and significant redevelopment projects. Development projects are required to submit a project specific WQMP for review and approval prior to the approval of the tract map or permit.
Water Quality Management Plan Resources
WQMP Guidelines For The Santa Margarita and Santa Ana River Regions 
WQMP Project-Specific Template (Microsoft Word)
WQMP Initial Checklist
WQMP Document Checklist
WQMP Notice To Developers, Architects, and Engineers
WQMP Appendix G - Standard O&M Agreement
WQMP Plan Check Deposit
The Temecula City Council has passed an Urgency Resolution that establishes a cost recovery deposit system through which applicants can pay only the actual costs incurred for the review of their plans and the various inspections required by the NPDES ordinance. The City, not having any prior experience with these NPDES regulatory actions, cannot easily determine a fee that fairly reflects the review time which these plan check and inspection services will require. In response, the approach that is recommended is that of an “actual cost” recovery program only. The City can, after some experience, adjust the fee to a flat fee or tiered fee, but will do so based on a provable cost history to justify the nexus between the service and the fee amount. Until a fixed fee approach can be developed, the plan is to use a deposit system based on anticipated plan review costs. The deposit amount will range from $1000 to $2500 depending on the project size. When the actual project costs are known, appropriate refunds or additional billings will be initiated.
WQMP Plan Check Deposit Schedule
| Graded Site (acres) |
Cost Per Document |
| 0-5 |
$1,000 |
| 5.01 - 10 |
$1,500 |
| 10.01 - 15 |
$2,000 |
| 15.01 and greater |
$2,500 |
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