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WM CREDIT: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

WMc4

1–2 points

Intent

To reduce flooding risks, recharge local water sources, and protect natural systems, while providing

accessible green infrastructure for the community.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways PointsCol2
Cities
1–2
Option 1. Green Stormwater Infrastructure
1–2
Path 1. Performance Pathway
2
OR

Path 2. Prescriptive Pathway
1–2
AND/OR

Option 2. Stormwater Management Policy and Planning
1
AND/OR

Option 3. Stormwater Management Monitoring Network
1

Comply with any of the following options for a maximum of 2 points.

Option 1. Green Stormwater Infrastructure (1–2 points)

PATH 1. PERFORMANCE PATHWAY (2 POINTS)

Demonstrate that 40% of the city’s land area consists of pervious surfaces and/or surfaces

managed through green stormwater infrastructure. Provide data for a year that is within the last

five years.

To be eligible, impervious surfaces treated with green stormwater infrastructure must manage the

first inch of rainfall and have a maintenance plan in place to ensure ongoing effectiveness.

OR

PATH 2. PRESCRIPTIVE PATHWAY (1–2 POINTS)

Demonstrate that all public and private development and redevelopment projects are required to

comply with stormwater design standards that incorporate green stormwater infrastructure to

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