Urban Publications

Pocket Guide: BMP's for Erosion Control for Conservation Practices in Ohio

Rainwater and Land Development Manual: 2006 Edition: Ohio Standards for Stormwater Management,Land Development and Urban Stream Protection

Stream systems, including their corridors and wetlands resources are vital environmental features and are extremely sensitive to urbanization. The intent of this manual is to provide guidelines and startegies that would allow development to occue while minimizing the impact on water resources, especially streams.

This manual defines Ohio's standards and specifications for stormwater practices implemented during land development. It is an update of the previous Rainwater and Land Development Manual completed in 1996.

This manual aims to integrate water resource protection into development site planning in order to maintain or improve stream integrity. Early chapters discuss practices and strategies for protecting streams and wetlands, treating storm water pollutants, rehabilitating streams and establishing permanent runoff controls. The later portion of the manual includes chapters regarding construction-phase practices, including standards and specifications for sediment. Appendices offer further information regarding stormwater design examples, permits, helpful contacts, and soils.

Mahoning County Drainage and Erosion and Sediment Control Manual:
On April 21, 2005, the Board of Mahoning COunty Commissioners adopted legislation to enhance management of stormwater runoff and further curb flooding events in the county. A document, referred to as the "Mahoning COunty Drainage and Erosion and Sediment Control Manual" became effective with that resolution. The manual is a response to guidelines set forth in the Clean Water Act and the Ohio EPA Phase II Storm Water Program mandate. Specifically the manual is intended to protect:

Adjacent landowners from property loss and/or damage due to sedimentation, erosion and flooding
Water and habitat quality in streams, lakes, and wetlands
County and township ditched, culverts and storm sewers from loss of capacity due to siltation
Land developers from inconsistent application of state, regional and local guidance