Permitting Program Summary

Permitting Program Summary

Project Summary: In 2006 as part of its ongoing effort to improve water quality, CRWD adopted Watershed Rules to address both short and long term stormwater management needs. One of the Rules requires land developers to control runoff pollution from construction or redevelopment sites and to protect areas susceptible to erosion and sediment loss. Equally important is the Rule that requires development projects make use of permanent controls for post-construction stormwater management through a variety of technologies.

How Does it Work? Staff reviews proposals for developments greater than one acre and assists developers and engineers in interpreting the District's Watershed Rules. The District Board of Managers approves or denies permits based on adherence to these Rules. After a Permit is issued, staff conducts routing inspections to ensure stormwater BMPs are installed according to permit and to monitor for well-maintained erosion controls.

Swirl Separator

Underground devices improve water quality while meeting space constraints in heavily urbanized watersheds.

Runoff from construction sties pollutes lakes, rivers and wetlands. Properly maintained sediment control BMPs like this bale barrier and silt fence reduce negative impacts.

Program Details:

Rules Effective: October 2006 First Permit Issued: January 2007 Requirements: One-inch Volume Reduction Standard and 90% TSS Water Quality Standard Permits: Stormwater Management, Erosion Control, Flooding, Trout Brook, Wetland Impacts