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Review of Town Stormwater Regulations.
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Lance Norris, Director |
Public Works |
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Mary Beth Meumann, Engineer III |
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Overview:
The Town received a petition on June 9, 2021 <https://chapelhill.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4981055&GUID=7C64AC45-2189-4603-AA36-B6BDAF90E1B7&Options=&Search=> requesting a comprehensive review of Town Stormwater regulations considering impacts of climate change. The purpose of this presentation is to provide a preliminary response with background information, initial ideas for revisions to the regulations, and next steps to conduct a technical study.
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That the Council receive this presentation about a review of stormwater regulations considering impacts of climate change and provide feedback on next steps proposed by staff.
Key Issues:
• The State limits local government stormwater regulations.
• Climate change is affecting conversations about and approaches to stormwater management across the region and industry.
• Staff seek Council feedback on the proposed scope of analysis for the stormwater regulation review and support funding for a technical study.
Where is this item in its process?
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• Draft Staff Presentation |
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• LUMO Excerpt: Section 5.4 - Stormwater Management |
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The Agenda will reflect the text below and/or the motion text will be used during the meeting. |
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PRESENTER: Mary Beth Meumann, Engineer III
The purpose of this item is to respond to Council’s petition for a comprehensive review of Town Stormwater regulations considering impacts of climate change. Staff will provide a preliminary response with background information, initial ideas for revisions to the regulations, and next steps to conduct a technical study.