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Pima County Design Standards for Stormwater Detention and Retention Manual

Manual was created in 2015. It includes a first flush retention requirement (retaining the first 0.5 inches of rainfall), the introduction of the use of integrated site planning and other Low Impact Development practices, a description of the acceptable methodology for hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, more specific design standards, and a description of inspection and maintenance responsibilities for detention and retention facilities.

Link:

  • Pima County Regional Flood Control District Design Standards for Stormwater Detention and Retention

Policy Details:

Locale: Pima County, Arizona [Southwest]
Climate zone: Zone 2B: Hot Dry
Jurisdiction: County [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Roof, Cool Roof, Green Roof, Trees, Pavement, Porous/Permeable Pavement, Green Stormwater Infrastructure
Policy Type(s): City Code, Municipal Commitment

Citation:

Pima County Regional Flood Control District Design Standards for Stormwater Detention and Retention

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