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San José Post Construction Hydromodification Management Ordinance

This San José policy requires that development projects greater than one acre and in proximity to creeks ensure post-development flow rates are equal or less than pre-development flow rates.

Link:

  • San José Council Policy 8.14

Policy Details:

Locale: San Jose, California [West]
Climate zone: Zone 3C: Warm Marine
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Green Stormwater Infrastructure
Policy Type(s): City Code

Citation:

San José Council Policy 8.14

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