Georgia Stormwater Control Ordinance

• Category: Water - General
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-M-9595
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This is a sample of Municipal Codes when dealing with an ordinance concerning storm water control. This may be used across the United States. The Georgia Stormwater Control Ordinance is a set of regulations and measures implemented by local governments in the state of Georgia to control and manage stormwater runoff and its potential negative impacts on the environment. These ordinances aim to protect water bodies from pollution, prevent flooding, and promote sustainable land development practices. Under the Georgia Stormwater Control Ordinance, different types of stormwater management practices and requirements are established to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. One of the main components of the ordinance is the requirement for developers and landowners to obtain a stormwater permit before initiating any construction or land-disturbing activities. In Georgia, there are several types of Stormwater Control Ordinances that are tailored to different jurisdictions and regions within the state. These ordinances may have variations in specific requirements, standards, and practices, but they generally share the same underlying goal of effective stormwater management. Some different types of Stormwater Control Ordinances in Georgia include: 1. Phase II National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NODES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit: This type of ordinance applies to smaller municipal areas, typically those with a population of less than 100,000. The MS4 permit requires these municipalities to implement and enforce measures to minimize stormwater pollutants and ensure compliance with water quality standards. 2. Construction General Permit (CAP): This ordinance applies to construction activities that disturb more than one acre (or less if part of a larger common plan of development) and includes specific requirements for erosion and sediment control, stormwater management plans, and monitoring during the construction process. 3. Post-Construction Stormwater Management: This type of ordinance focuses on managing stormwater runoff from developed sites, such as residential, commercial, and industrial areas. It includes measures to control peak flow rates, minimize pollutant runoff, and promote the use of green infrastructure practices like rain gardens, permeable pavements, and detention ponds. 4. Industrial Stormwater Permit: This ordinance targets industrial facilities that have specific Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes and requires them to implement specific Best Management Practices (BMPs) to control and minimize potential stormwater pollution caused by their operations. Overall, the Georgia Stormwater Control Ordinance is designed to protect water quality, manage stormwater runoff, and mitigate the adverse effects of urbanization. By complying with the ordinance, individuals, businesses, and municipal governments contribute to the preservation of Georgia's natural resources and ensure the long-term sustainability of the state's water ecosystems.

The Georgia Stormwater Control Ordinance is a set of regulations and measures implemented by local governments in the state of Georgia to control and manage stormwater runoff and its potential negative impacts on the environment. These ordinances aim to protect water bodies from pollution, prevent flooding, and promote sustainable land development practices. Under the Georgia Stormwater Control Ordinance, different types of stormwater management practices and requirements are established to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. One of the main components of the ordinance is the requirement for developers and landowners to obtain a stormwater permit before initiating any construction or land-disturbing activities. In Georgia, there are several types of Stormwater Control Ordinances that are tailored to different jurisdictions and regions within the state. These ordinances may have variations in specific requirements, standards, and practices, but they generally share the same underlying goal of effective stormwater management. Some different types of Stormwater Control Ordinances in Georgia include: 1. Phase II National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NODES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit: This type of ordinance applies to smaller municipal areas, typically those with a population of less than 100,000. The MS4 permit requires these municipalities to implement and enforce measures to minimize stormwater pollutants and ensure compliance with water quality standards. 2. Construction General Permit (CAP): This ordinance applies to construction activities that disturb more than one acre (or less if part of a larger common plan of development) and includes specific requirements for erosion and sediment control, stormwater management plans, and monitoring during the construction process. 3. Post-Construction Stormwater Management: This type of ordinance focuses on managing stormwater runoff from developed sites, such as residential, commercial, and industrial areas. It includes measures to control peak flow rates, minimize pollutant runoff, and promote the use of green infrastructure practices like rain gardens, permeable pavements, and detention ponds. 4. Industrial Stormwater Permit: This ordinance targets industrial facilities that have specific Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes and requires them to implement specific Best Management Practices (BMPs) to control and minimize potential stormwater pollution caused by their operations. Overall, the Georgia Stormwater Control Ordinance is designed to protect water quality, manage stormwater runoff, and mitigate the adverse effects of urbanization. By complying with the ordinance, individuals, businesses, and municipal governments contribute to the preservation of Georgia's natural resources and ensure the long-term sustainability of the state's water ecosystems.