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Stormwater Criteria#

Low Impact Development (LID)#

In February of 2013, City Council adopted the LID policy and criteria in Ordinance 152, 2012. This Ordinance was later updated in January 2016 with Ordinance 007, 2016 to provide additional flexibility in the implementation of the LID Policy.

The LID Implementation Manual has been adopted as part of the Stormwater Criteria Manual and is attached as Appendix C: LID Implementation Manual.

View construction details for commonly used LID systems by clicking the button below and opening the "Stormwater" folder. Commonly used details are D-53, D-53A, D-54, and D-55. 

Construction Details

Rain Gardens and Pollinator Gardens#

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Combining a rain and pollinator garden has multiple benefits including improved water management, biodiversity support, and erosion control. By tapping into the following resources, you can gather information, plants, and guidance to create a beautiful and beneficial rain/pollinator garden. 

Rain and Pollinator Garden Resources


Did You Know?

The fireplace damper and doors should be closed when not in use. It prevents warmed or cooled air from easily escaping the house.

Insulating hot water pipes leading from the water heater helps keep your hot water from cooling off before it gets to the tap.

Using low water-using plants that provide seasonal colors and textures for year-round beauty can help save on irrigation costs.