§ 74-219. Manual of Stormwater Management Practices.

(a)

The town adopts by reference the following published manuals of stormwater management practices for the guidance of persons preparing stormwater management plans, and designing or operating drainage systems:

(1)

Standards and Specifications for Infiltration Practices (February 1984).

(2)

Inspector's Guidelines Manual for Stormwater Management Infiltration Practices (December, 1985) as published by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Water Resources Administration, Sediment and Stormwater Division, Tawes State Office Building, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.

(3)

2000 Maryland Stormwater Design Manual, Volumes I and II, (2000), as published by the Maryland Department of the Environment, Water Management Administration, 2500 Broening Highway, Baltimore, MD, 21224.

(4)

NCDENR Stormwater Best Management Practices (April, 1999), as published by the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section, 512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27699.

(b)

These manuals shall be replaced with updated versions periodically to reflect the most current and effective practices and shall be made available to the public at the Town Hall during normal business hours.

(c)

The manuals include guidance and specifications for the preparation of stormwater management plans. Acceptable techniques for obtaining, calculating and presenting the information required in the stormwater management plans are described.

(d)

The manuals include guidance in the selection of environmentally sound practices for the management of stormwater and the control of erosion and sediment. Specific techniques and practices are described in detail. The development and use of techniques which emphasize the use of natural systems are encouraged.

(e)

The manuals also establish minimum specifications for the construction of drainage facilities. Any alternative construction specifications proposed shall be established in accordance with current engineering practices.

(f)

The chief code enforcement official will be the official custodian of these manuals and shall present subsequent revisions of them to the town board and planning board for review and approval before same shall be incorporated into the manuals.

(Ord. No. 2015-13 , Art. 2.F, 10-14-2015)