(a) Storm water control facilities are generally those improvements constructed with the specific purpose of temporary storage of increased storm water runoff that is in excess of the storm water runoff that occurred on the specific land area prior to the development of land in the form of a subdivision.
(b) Storm water control facilities shall include, but are not limited to; detention basins, retention basins, parking lot storage, underground storage, or other alternative and innovative storage measures as proposed by the Owner/Developer and approved by the Village of Waverly.
(c) Each development, redevelopment, or project site shall provide for the detention and storage, as necessary, of the excess storm water runoff resulting from the proposed development. To prevent downstream damages, peak rates of runoff from an area after development or redevelopment shall be no greater than the peak rates of runoff from the area prior to the proposed development at a minimum.
(d) Storm water control facilities shall be designed so that they will continue to function with minimal maintenance.
(e) Storm water control facilities shall be designed with specific regard to safety.
(f) Storm water control facilities shall be designed for the ultimate use of the land and for the ultimate development of all the subdivided lots and/or tributary commercial properties; as applicable.
(g) The site design shall incorporate storm water runoff volumes that are kept to a minimum. Site development practices that reduce impervious areas, utilize infiltration where possible, and preserve the existing natural conditions are encouraged.
(h) Storm water control and other management facilities shall be designed in accordance to the latest edition of the Subdivision Design Standards for the Village of Waverly, on file in the office of the Mayor.
(Ord. 65-2015. Passed 11-2-15.)