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Innovative Stormwater Source Control Policy for Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Land Uses

Published by City of Hamilton

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Type: Guide
Published by: City of Hamilton
Date: April 2013
Also called: Innovative Stormwater Source Control Policy
For: designer
Building types: All building types
Pages: 65

Overview

A stormwater policy for industrial, commercial and institutional land uses in Hamilton, submitted to the City by AMEC Environment & Infrastructure in April 2013 and marked Draft Final on its cover. Building on the City's Storm Drainage Policy (May 2004), it identifies preferred source control practices, from rooftop and parking lot storage and green roofs to permeable pavement, infiltration trenches, grassed swales and biofilters, with design criteria, the planning process for public and private sites, cost estimates, development charge credits and engineering submissions at the planning and detailed design stages.

What it covers

Introduction
City of Hamilton Stormwater Management Policy
Innovative Source Control Concept
Functional Benefits of Innovative Source Control Practices
Preferred Source Control Practices Within City of Hamilton
Design Criteria and Guidelines
Planning Process
Methods for Evaluating Requirements and Effectiveness
Economic Considerations
Potential Development Charge Credits
Requirements for Review of Engineering Submissions
Submission Requirements at Planning Stage
Submission Requirements at Detailed Design Stage

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