The City has requirements to manage water flows and improve the quality of stormwater runoff. These measures decrease flooding, protect the environment and conserve water.
REDUCING POLLUTION IN STORMWATER RUNOFF
· Pollution Prevention Measures – a variety of measures that can be taken by property owners and contractors to reduce pollution in urban runoff.
· Landscaping Maintenance for Pest Reduction (pdf) - description of measures that can be taken to reduce pesticide use
· The Guidelines and Standards for Land Use Near Streams - this link will take you to the Santa Clara Valley Water District’s website.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLANS
- Stormwater Management Summary (pdf) - summarizes the requirements for stormwater management.
- Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP) Guidance Manuals Volume 1 and Volume II - detailed information about how to prepare a stormwater management plan.
- Qualified Stormwater Consultants (pdf) - contact information for all consultants qualified to prepare Stormwater Management Plans
- Stormwater Data Sheet (pdf) - form that needs to be submitted with all planning applications that add or change impervious surfaces.
OTHER WEBSITE LINKS
http://www.cabmphandbooks.com/Development.asp
http://www.cabmphandbooks.com/Construction.asp
http://www.scvurppp.org/
http://www.scvurppp-w2k.com/NPDES_Permit.htm