§ 16.32.093. Other storm water management requirements.

A.

Applicability. Section 16.32.093 is applicable to new developments and redevelopments that are required to comply with section 16.32.091 and/or section 16.32.092.

B.

Alternative standards for individual watersheds. Alternative storm water management standards, either lesser or greater than those specified in this chapter, may be required by the Director in those areas or watersheds where water quality, flooding or erosion problems are known to exist, or in individual watersheds where a watershed plan or storm water master plan, approved by the City Council of the City of Wichita, specifies such alternative standards.

C.

Other requirements for storm water discharges.

1.

Storm water discharges shall be managed in consideration of the erosion control measures detailed in the Storm Water Manual.

2.

Any discharge of storm water runoff to groundwater must meet all applicable local, State and Federal requirements, permits, plans and programs. The owner is responsible for complying with all local State and Federal permits that are applicable to the site.

D.

Requirement to stabilize banks. Banks of all streams, channels, ditches and other earthen storm water conveyances shall be left in a stabilized condition upon completion of the new development or redevelopment. No actively eroding, bare or unstable vertical banks shall remain after completion of construction.

E.

Requirement to use the storm water manual. All storm water facilities and systems, including those designed and constructed for water quality treatment, downstream channel stabilization, and peak discharge control shall be designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with the criteria, standards, and specifications presented in this chapter and in the Storm Water Manual. The standards for water quality treatment, downstream channel stabilization and peak discharge analysis and control shall be achieved through the use of one or more storm water quality management facilities that are designed and constructed in accordance with the design criteria, guidance, and specifications provided in the Storm Water Manual. Methods, designs or technologies for storm water quality management facilities that are not provided in the Storm Water Manual may be submitted for approval by the city if it is proven that such methods, designs or technologies will meet or exceed the storm water treatment standards set forth in the Storm Water Manual and this ordinance. Proof of such methods, designs, or technologies must meet the minimum testing criteria set forth in the Storm Water Manual.

F.

Storm water facilities on public property. Storm water management facilities shall not be installed within public rights-of-way or on public property unless a permit has been issued by the city engineer.

(Ord. No. 48-904 § 5, 11-16-2010)