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 Colonial Beach
 Code of Ordinances
 Appendix B. SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
 Section 5. DESIGN STANDARDS

  § 5-4. Low Impact Development (LID).

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  • 5-4-1. Low Impact Development. To the maximum extent possible low impact development methods (LID) shall be incorporated into the design of the stormwater management systems and facilities within all subdivisions in the Town of Colonial Beach. Such methods may include infiltration trenches, bio-retention areas, green roof systems or other recognized methods.

    5-4-2. Retention Ponds. These stormwater management structures are also referred to as Best Management Practices (BMP). Generally, a wet aquatic basin is preferred over a dry basin provided there is sufficient hydrology to support the basin's ecology. Wet aquatic basins are the most effective in removing containments to meet Chesapeake Bay requirements. Additionally, when an aquatic basin is required such structures shall be designed to appear as a naturally occurring body of water with a curvilinear shape. By using this shape the basin blends into existing land form(s) and appears to fit naturally on the site. Along the banks hydrological or wetland plants shall be installed to aid in the treatment and filtering of the water so as to improve water quality and management of water quantity. Finally, if security fencing is needed all such fencing shall be of a tubular aluminum and/or steel or wrought iron form no higher than six (6) in height.

    5-4-3. Porous Pavers/Concrete. Where appropriate porous pavers and/or porous concrete shall be used by the subdivider in construction of paths, walkways, and driveways and similar facilities within the subdivision.

    5-4-4. LID and BMP Locations. All stormwater management facilities installed by the subdivider shall be shown on the record plat and identified as common area which shall be dedicated to the home/property owner association upon completion of the subdivision. In addition easements to access such facilities shall also be shown on the record plat and identified as common area.

    5-4-5. Maintenance of Common Areas. The maintenance of common areas and the facilities therein shall be the responsibility of the subdivider until such time that these facilities are transferred to home/property owner association who shall then become responsible for such maintenance.