Step 6
Review and change your land use plans and regulations to encourage green infrastructure.
OK, so this part will undoubtedly be hard work, but it’s absolutely critical. An IC-TMDL should not only address retrofits, but how LID will be encouraged for future development. Here are our top three methods for accomplishing this.
1. The tried and true roll-up-your-sleeves-and-go-through-and-make-changes-to-all-your-regs method.
Download CT NEMO’s simple guide to going through your regs. |
2. Adopt an “LID Checklist” that informs developers about the town’s desire to adopt LID practices, and presents them with a list of options that places the ball in their court. |
3. Adapt innovative methods developed by other Connecticut towns such as a separate stormwater manual, special design district, or a combination of approaches.
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Contact the NEMO program to request a presentation on stormwater management and low impact development.
Michael Dietz
CT NEMO Director
michael.dietz@uconn.edu
Phone: 860-345-5225
PO Box 70
1066 Saybrook Road
Haddam, CT 06438
