Implementing Low Impact Development
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Dan Cloak, P.E.18 September 2007
to achieve water quality benefitsin Contra Costa County
Implementing Low Impact Development
Low Impact Development
Design the site to mimic natural drainage.
Disperse runoff to landscape where possible.
Use Integrated Management Practices distributed around the site.
Swale
Reservoir, 12" min. depth
Reverse bend trap or hooded overflow
18" sandy loam, minimum infiltration rate 5" per hour
12" open-graded gravel, approx. ½" dia.
Perforated pipe
Downspout
Building exterior wall
Cobbles or splash block
Filter fabric
Concrete or other structural planter wall with waterproof membrane
Additional waterproofing on building as needed
Drain to storm drain or discharge; bottom-out or side-out options
Planter Box
Planter Box
Integrated Management Practices
Detain and treat runoff
Typically fit into setbacks and landscaped areas
Accommodate diverse plant palettes
Low-maintenance Don’t breed
mosquitoes Can be attractive
Soil surface must be 6-12" lower than surrounding pavement
Require 3-4 feet of vertical “head”
Can affect decisions about placement of buildings, roadways, and parking
Advantages Challenges
Contra Costa’s Path to Low Impact Development Stormwater NPDES permit Early outreach to
land development community Staff work groups developed
LID approach to compliance Model ordinance Guidebook Training for designers &
reviewers Collaborative problem-solving
LID concept for urban areas
Planting medium
Gravel or drain rock
Turf or planting
Perforated pipe
4% of tributary impervious area
LID Design
9-acre, mixed use
Multi-family Residential
Retail nursery
RetailRestaurant
Clay soils Flat grades Max. use Storm drains Setbacks
Swale “C-2”
6' to 10' width fits into setback
Underdrain/ overflow to storm drain below
Area “C-2”
Follow roof peaks and grade breaks
Area size determined by site layout
Use valley gutters instead of catch basins
25,825 x 0.04 = 1,033 square feet1,033 ÷ 8 = 129 feet of swale
15 areas; 15 swales
Residential Development
Large hillside project
Difficulties Implementing LIDDevelopers plan buildings,
streets, parking, and drainage before considering treatment requirements
Proprietary devices = quick fix
Integration with landscapingDeficiencies in construction
What’s worked for Contra Costa
State mandateLocal compliance strategy
●Collaboration and consensus●Expertise and ownership
Municipal Staff Work Groups ●Mutual support at staff level●Continuous improvement of
design guidance
Empowering the reviewer
MandateOrdinanc
eDesign
Guidance
Support from peers
Support fromsuperiors
More info
Google “Contra Costa Stormwater”
Other places implementing LID●San Diego County municipalities●Riverside County municipalities●San Bernardino County●Monterey County●Sacramento County