Stormwater Management
Stormwater management regulations are designed to address the challenges posed by flooding and nonpoint source pollution. Stormwater runoff can carry high concentrations of sediment (soil particles), hydrocarbons and other hazardous chemicals, pesticides, bacteria, nutrients, and heavy metals. To effectively manage stormwater, both quality and quantity must be addressed. This can be accomplished through local stormwater ordinances that control quantity, timing, and quality of runoff and encourage infiltration and treatment at its source.
Additional References
Organization | Counties | Resource Description | Resource Link |
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Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) | Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Wayne Counties. | Green Infrastructure | Click here |
Additional Ordinance Examples
Municipality | County | Resource Description | Resource Link |
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Grand Traverse County | Grand Traverse County | Ordinance 25: Soil Erosion, Sedimentation and Stormwater Runoff Control | Click here |
Cannon Township | Kent County | Ordinance 2001-9: Stormwater | Click here |
Springfield Charter Township | Oakland County | Section 40-891: Stormwater Management and Impervious Surface Mitigation | Click here |
City of Zeeland | Ottawa County | Chapter 18 Environment Article II: Stormwater Management | Click here |
Rogers City | Presque Isle County | Section 32-38: Stormwater Management | Click here |
Wayne County | Wayne County | Ordinance 2006-114a: Stormwater Management | Click here |