Edmonds Stormwater Management Program
New Stormwater Management Code
On April 20, 2010 City Council approved the new stormwater code and supplement for development, redevelopment, and construction sites. This complete re-write of Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) Chapter 18.30 is in response to the Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit, issued by the Washington Department of Ecology. The City is also revising and updating stormwater management standards due to advancements in the field since the last code update in 1995. These updates include allowing the use of low impact development (LID) techniques, where feasible. The effective date of the new code is June 1, 2010.
Please contact the Engineering Division at 425-771-0220 for additional information
Stormwater Management Program Documentation
To protect water quality, the City’s Public Works Department manages stormwater runoff in a number of ways. The City follows "best management" practices and operates under the Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit issued by the state Department of Ecology in 2007. This permit is a requirement of the Federal Clean Water Act under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program.
The best management practices in the permit are collectively referred to as the Phase II Permit Stormwater Management Program. They include actions that educate the public and encourage non-polluting behaviors:
- Identify and report illegal dumping and cross-connections;
- Respond to pollutant spill reports;
- Enforce erosion and sediment control at construction sites;
- Apply new design standards for permanent storm drainage in new development and redevelopment sites;
- Maintain the public storm drainage system and inspect private storm drainage systems;
- Minimize pollution from municipal operations.
These actions are designed to reduce pollution from stormwater runoff that enters Edmonds’ waterways such as Lake Ballinger, Perrinville Creek, Shell Creek, Edmonds Marsh, and Puget Sound.
Edmonds is required to provide an annual report to Ecology on its compliance actions and to document its Stormwater Management Program. These documents can be viewed below:
The City wishes to involve the public in the decision making processes involving the development and implementation of the Stormwater Management Program. Opportunities for public review and comment will be available as different elements of the Program are developed. These opportunities will include, but not be limited to the following:
- Public Education and Outreach Plan.
- Development and implementation of Ordinances required by the permit.
- Other opportunities as they are identified will be posted on this web site.
Call 425-771-0220 or email shuster@ci.edmonds.wa.us regarding your interest or questions regarding the program.
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