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Hoover Stormwater Runoff Detention Requirements

All development in the City of Hoover requiring stormwater detention must meet minimum design standards, including detention for a 25-year, 1-hour rainfall and emergency spillway design for a 100-year rainfall.

Link:

  • Hoover, AL Code of Ordinances, Appendix II, Art. XIII, Art. IX

Policy Details:

Locale: Hoover, Alabama [Southeast]
Climate zone: Zone 3A: Warm Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [50-150K]
Smart Surface(s): Green Stormwater Infrastructure
Policy Type(s): City Code

Citation:

Hoover, AL Code of Ordinances, Appendix II, Art. XIII, Art. IX

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