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LocalLID Implementation
Making the Most of Opportunities & Using Tools at Hand
Local LID Implementation
First it was PUD’s, then TOD’s… Now
it’s LID… When will
they make up their minds?!?
We are nowpromotingLow Impact
Development, or LID …
Local LID Implementation
Seeing opportunities at hand
Using existing tools at our disposal
Incorporating LID in a wide range of development types
Local LID Implementation
Specific plan developments
Individual sites
Local policies
Ordinances, new and updated General Plan update
Creek Master Plan
LocalLID Implementation
Setting the Stage
Using the Tools
Setting the stage for LID
Rohnert Park General Plan update 2000
Council Goal of Sustainability
Setting the stage for LID
Adoption of the Ahwahnee Water Principles for Resource-Efficient Land Use(Jan. 2006)
Tools at our disposal
1. Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP)
2. Specific Plans & Development Agreements
3. Site development review
4. Green Building Ordinance
5. Sustainability Ordinance
Tools at our disposal #1: SUSMP
SUSMP: Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan – Best Management Practices for New Development & Redevelopment
Developed by Phase 1 communities
Goal of consistent regional standards
Tools at our disposal #1: SUSMP
RP’s Storm Water Management Plan scheduled implementation of post-construction standards in 3rd year of permit (2008)
Instead, City incorporated SUSMP into updated Construction Standards in (2006)
Used existing regional standards to implement LID techniques sooner, not later
Tools at our disposal #2: Development Agreement & Specific Plan
University District Specific Plan (UDSP)
Tools at our disposal #2: Development Agreement & Specific Plan
University District Specific Plan (UDSP)
Setting the bar high for other SP’s
Reduction in impervious surface:High density, short street lengths
Increased open space: In addition to required parkland acreage, UDSP provides 58 acres of on-site open space (creek buffers, scenic corridors and structural buffers)
Tools at our disposal #2: Development Agreement & Specific Plan
On-site facilities: Water quality detention basins, 100’ creek setback, scenic wetlands corridor
Off-site facilities:Detention ponds on Copeland Creek, constructed wetlands east of Petaluma Hill Road
Tools at our disposal #3: Site Development Review
LID opportunities at individual sites
Ideally, at pre-application stage
Conditions of approval
Tools at our disposal #3: Site Development Review
Ashley Furniture, Rohnert Park
Tools at our disposal #3: Site Development Review
Ashley Furniture, Rohnert Park
Tools at our disposal #3: Site Development Review
Ashley Furniture parking lot features
Tools at our disposal #3: Site Development Review
Ashley Furniture parking lot features
Tools at our disposal #4: Green Building Ordinance
Adopted this year by Rohnert Park to:
Encourage water and resource conservation;
Reduce waste generated by construction projects;
Increase energy efficiency in buildings;
Provide durable buildings that are efficient and economical to own and operate; and
Promote the health and productivity of residents, workers, and visitors to the city.
Tools at our disposal #4: Green Building Ordinance
Green building ratings systems consider stormwater source-control techniques
Tools at our disposal #4: Green Building Ordinance
Green building ratings systems consider stormwater source-control techniques
Tools at our disposal #4: Green Building Ordinance
US Green Building Council’s LEED Rating System
Build It Green’s Rating System
Tools at our disposal #5: Sustainability Ordinance
Wider scope of concerns, better and coordination and integration of policies
Green building, energy-efficiency, water resources
Greenhouse gas reduction: Sonoma County Climate Protection Campaign working with Rohnert Park on City Implementation Plan
LocalLID Implementation
Going Forward
Going forwardWhat local agencies need for success
1. Spread the word about LID and educate developers, designers, engineers, contractors
LID becomes the norm. LID as what is acceptable to local agencies and regulators
Technology-transfer
Going forwardWhat local agencies need for success
2. Evaluate and ground-truth LID, both physical toolsets and policies
In order for LID to be most effective, the most effective aspects of LID need to be proven, science-based
Going forwardWhat local agencies need for success
Evaluate and ground-truth LID, both physical toolsets and policies
What techniques are working? What level of effectiveness?
What techniques are NOT working as designed now? How can we adjust those?
Going forwardWhat local agencies need for success
3. Encourage research and development of more information about LID
Pollutant removal effectiveness of the most common LID practices.
Models of resolving conflicting planning and land-use policies
Models of financing and ownership structures, maintenance
LocalLID Implementation
Thank you!