Engineering Department | Stormwater

Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control:

Goal: Reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff resulting from land disturbing and construction activity.

This component of the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) establishes requirements to be implemented on all construction activities. This provides reasonable assurance that construction activities have appropriate erosion and sediment control as well as waste control measures in place and are properly functioning. Specific requirements to be in compliance are contained in the County Stormwater Design Standards Manual which was developed and adopted on December 1, 2009. This Department reviews plans and performs inspections to ensure that all construction activities are in compliance with the Stormwater Management Ordinance and the Design Standards. The plan review for erosion and sediment control and waste control measures along with inspection and enforcement is expected to reduce siltation, turbidity and other pollutants associated with construction activities.