(A) Development and redevelopment alter the hydrologic response of local watersheds and increase stormwater runoff rates and volumes, flooding, soil erosion, stream channel erosion, nonpoint and point source pollution, and sediment transport and deposition, as well as reducing groundwater recharge;
(B) These effects can be managed and minimized by applying proper design and well-planned controls to manage stormwater runoff from development sites.
(C) Further, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (“Clean Water Act”) and federal Phase II Stormwater Rules promulgated under it compel the town to adopt minimum stormwater controls such as those included in this chapter.
(D) Therefore, the town establishes this set of water quality and quantity regulations to meet the requirements of state and federal law regarding control of stormwater runoff and discharge.
(Ord. 2010-27, passed 1-6-2010)