STORMWATEr TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

Overland Park has adopted a new ordinance, requiring development projects to treat stormwater for pollutants before releasing it into our streams and rivers.

The changes have a significant impact on site designs for both private and public development.

• A Resident's Guide to Stormwater Management and Native Landscape in OP (2MB .pdf file)

Ordinance

The City Council has adopted a stormwater treatment ordinance to comply with the city's National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
permit process.

Design Standards

The March 2008 version of the MARC BMP Manual has been adopted as the city's stormwater treatment standards. Modifications were made in June 2009.

• Stormwater Treatment Standards (.pdf file)
• Stormwater Treatment Standards - Attachment A: Stream Corridor Evaluation Worksheet (.pdf file)

The APWA Design Criteria Section 5600 has been adopted as the city's stormwater conveyance standards. Modifications were made in June 2009.

• Stormwater Conveyance Standards (.pdf file)

These standards apply only to new projects. Applications that have been submitted will not be subject to the new standards, if they are approved.

Questions and/or comments can be sent to the Engineer of the Day at eod@opkansas.org or you can call, 913/895-6223.