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Ordinances & Supporting Materials

  1. Maryland Department of the Environment Proposed Stormwater Management Regulations Exit EPA Disclaimer
    The Maryland Design Manual and Regulations were recently revised and are currently one of the better examples of stormwater management planning. (link forthcoming)

  2. Grand Traverse County, Michigan Soil Erosion and Stormwater Runoff Control Ordinance
    This ordinance addresses both construction and post-construction runoff control and maintenance easements for stormwater facilities.

  3. City of Seattle Stormwater, Grading and Drainage Control Code
    A comprehensive ordinance that deals with many of the issues of stormwater management, including language on administration and enforcement considerations.

  4. St. Johns River Water Management District, Florida—Environmental Resource Permits:
    Regulation of Stormwater Management Systems A good example of a regional approach to stormwater management in a state where development pressures are extremely intense.

  5. City of Santa Monica, California Municipal Code of Ordinances—Urban Runoff Pollution
    This ordinance is noteworthy for its language on non-structural BMP requirements such as pollution prevention programs and good housekeeping practices.

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