This ordinance requires land development projects to incorporate Structural Best Management Practices (BMPs) to detain the 80th percentile rainfall event and redevelopment projects to detain the 70th percentile event. Compliance is guided by the Drainage Criteria Manual, with alternative methods subject to approval. These measures aim to control stormwater runoff, improve water quality, and reduce flooding impacts.
Policy Details:
Locale: Lincoln, Nebraska [Midwest]
Climate zone: Zone 5A: Cool Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Green Stormwater Infrastructure
Policy Type(s): City Code
Citation:
Lincoln, NE Sec. 28.03.060
