(A) Annual groundwater recharge rates shall be maintained, by promoting infiltration through the use of structural and non-structural methods. At a minimum, annual recharge from the post-development site shall mimic the annual recharge from pre-development site conditions.
(B) The stormwater runoff volume to be recharged to groundwater should be determined using the methods prescribed in the latest version of the City of Easley’s Land Development Regulations and or the SCDHEC Storm Water BMP Handbook. The recharge requirements shall apply to all activities within the jurisdiction of this chapter except as noted, and unless specifically waived by the SWMD or the City of Easley’s Director of Public Works. The recharge criterion is not required for any portion of a site designated as a stormwater hotspot (see § 52.065). In addition, the SWMD may relax or eliminate the recharge requirement at its discretion, if the site is situated on unsuitable soils or is in a redevelopment area with documentation of prior contaminated soils.
(Ord. 2008-06, passed 4-14-08) Penalty, see § 52.999