This ordinance mandates that all developments implement a stormwater pollution prevention plan incorporating on-site retention and environmentally sound drainage design. It requires adherence to natural land contours, prohibits excessive water runoff onto adjacent properties, and encourages best available technologies such as swales, porous paving, and terracing. The policy aims to reduce flooding risks, enhance natural infiltration, and minimize pollutant discharge into waterways.
Policy Details:
Locale: Beatrice, Nebraska [Midwest]
Climate zone: Zone 5A: Cool Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [<50K]
Smart Surface(s): Green Stormwater Infrastructure
Policy Type(s): City Code
Citation:
Beatrice, NE Code of Ordinances Chapter 7, Article II, Sec.7-13




