Stormwater Permitting and Design
Find out if your construction project requires stormwater permitting and stormwater treatment measures.
Does your Project1 create or replace… | Pollution Prevention2 | Permit Needed? | Stormwater Design and Management3 |
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0 to 2,500 square-feet | Prepare and implement a Stormwater Pollution Control Plan | No | Not applicable |
2,500 to 5,000 square-feet | Prepare and implement a Stormwater Pollution Control Plan | No | Complete the Stormwater Checklist (2,500 - <5,000 SF) |
5,000 square-feet to less than 1 acre | Prepare and implement a Stormwater Pollution Control Plan | No | Complete the Stormwater Checklist (5,000 SF and greater) |
1 acre or more | Prepare and implement a QSD/QSP-certified Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (or SWPPP) in accordance with the Construction General Permit | Yes, obtain coverage and comply with the Construction General Permit | Complete the Stormwater Checklist (5,000 SF and greater) |
Notes:
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Includes all areas subject to land surface disturbance activities related to the project including, but not limited to, project staging areas, immediate access areas, and storage areas.
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Projects 2,500 square-feet and greater should participate in the stormwater credit program