Stormwater BMP Design Manual Update
Summary
The city is updating its stormwater manual to align with regional standards by removing structural BMP requirements for small standard projects between 500 and 5,000 square feet.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Streamlining requirements reduces engineering and design costs for small property owners.
Small property owners and developers save on engineering costs while still implementing effective site design controls.
None identified.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council (Regular) - Aug 19, 2026
The city updated its stormwater manual to align with regional standards and relieve small residential projects from expensive engineering burdens. Homeowners remodeling driveways or patios will no longer need to build complex structural treatment systems.
Environmental Commission Meeting - Jun 11, 2026
The city is updating its stormwater manual to align with regional standards by removing structural BMP requirements for small standard projects between 500 and 5,000 square feet.
Special City Council Meeting - Annual Workplan Objectives - Apr 22, 2026
Staff and council discussed ongoing condition assessments for citywide underground drainage and stormwater systems to prepare for heavy seasonal rains and prevent costly infrastructure failures.
City Council (Regular) - Jan 21, 2026
The city is launching a comprehensive condition assessment of its 65 miles of storm drains to find aging pipes and prevent costly sinkholes.
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