§ 8.12.3. Minimizing water quality impacts.

Developments create water quality impacts related to the design and use of the property. Addressing water quality impacts as part of the design and occupancy phases of a development can reduce these impacts by identifying potential pollution sources and selecting and implementing best-management practices.

Water quality impacts during the construction phase of a project may include erosion and sedimentation; deposition of wind-blown debris; and release of hazardous materials such as fuels or other chemicals used in the construction process.

Applicants for developments must submit the following documents addressing how water quality impacts will be minimized for the construction and post construction phase of a project:

A.

A preliminary and final drainage report as specified in the Larimer County Stormwater Design Standards, adopted by county commissioners in June, 2005. The stormwater design standards are part of the supplementary regulations outlined in section 15 of this code. Required erosion and sediment control elements are also addressed in the standards. The county engineering department must review and approve the drainage reports.

B.

A Colorado Construction Storm Water Discharge Permit is required prior to starting construction for those projects that involve land clearing in excess of state-specified acreage amounts.

(Res. No. 11122002R001, 9-23-2002; Res. No. 12062005R012, Exh. A, Item 3, 12-6-2005; Res. No. 11202007R002, Exh. A, 11-20-2007; Res. No. 08102010R001, Exh. A, 8-10-2010)