MCM 5: Post Construction / BMPs

Well-designed and maintained post-construction stormwater management addresses both water quantity and quality for the long-term. In order to do this, land owners and developers must consider structural (ponds) and non-structural (placement of green space) best management practices (BMP). Permanent stormwater management practices and site design features store, treat, infiltrate or reduce the volume of runoff from development sites.

Benefits of managed stormwater runoff include increased infiltration for groundwater recharge, decreased stream and bank erosion through reduction in stormwater volumes, and improved water quality by capturing pollutants from runoff using well designed sites and BMP.

The Lucas County Engineer’s Office is primarily responsible for the overall management of minimum control measure five with some added assistance from the Partner Townships, Villages and City. The townships, villages and city are the gatekeepers of the initial process as they are more readily aware of a proposed development as developers will seek out township, village and city zoning staff early in the process to avail themselves of any zoning requirements.
Best Management Practices
The following BMP’s are used for MCM #5:
1. Ordinance or Other Regulatory Mechanism
2. Site Plan Review Procedures
3. Site Inspection Procedures
4. Enforcement Procedures
5. Long Term Operation and Maintenance Agreements