Legal Documents of Maryville

All new developments or redevelopments that submit a WQMP shall provide treatment of stormwater runoff in accordance with the following requirements:

1. Stormwater runoff generated from the development or redevelopment must be treated for water quality prior to discharging from the property, in accordance with the stormwater pollutant removal treatment standard and criteria provided in the policy manual.
2. The treatment of stormwater runoff shall be achieved through the use of one (1) or more BMPs that are designed and constructed in accordance with the design criteria, guidance and specifications provided in the policy manual.
3. Methods, designs or technologies for BMPs that are not specified in the policy manual may be submitted for approval by the director of engineering and public works, or his/her designee, if it is proven that such methods, designs or technologies will meet or exceed the stormwater treatment standards set forth in the policy manual and this chapter. Proof of such methods, designs, or technologies must meet the minimum testing criteria set forth in the policy manual.
4. BMPs shall not be installed within the public right-of-way without prior approval of the director of engineering and public works, or his/her designee. (1999 Code, § 19-707)