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d. Use permeable surfaces that allow water infiltration. STORMWATER AND
e. Use generous site landscaping (and depressed areas) to
absorb site runoff. TRASH ENCLOSURES
f. Collect and use rainwater for irrigation. Consider The location and design of trash
incorporating ‘laundry to landscape’ and other greywater enclosures is closely related to
landscape irrigation systems. stormwater management. Design
guidelines provided in Chapter 5:
g. Use drip irrigation systems, where appropriate, to Services Areas and Utilities describe
conserve water. how to minimize runoff from trash
h. Install an automatic irrigation system that supports a enclosures. These design guidelines
water conserving irrigation site design. are important to review when
i. Incorporate permeable surfaces. discussing LID and stormwater
management.
j. Design landscaping and irrigation to prevent non-
stormwater runoff.

7.15 Perform maintenance on LID systems when necessary.
a. Maintain permeable pavement to prevent clogging by
vacuum sweeping the surface, replacing permeable
media between pavers and/or drilling small holdings in
areas of ponding to assist in drainage.
b. Check for ponding water (less than 48 hours), dead or
diseased plants and accumulated trash.

7.16 Use a stormwater management feature as a site Use rainwater as an amenity by
amenity. directing stormwater to planted
islands and other landscaping.
a. Use rainwater as an amenity by directing stormwater to
planted islands and other landscaping.
b. Include a detention area as part of an outdoor public
space scheme for a site when feasible.
c. Incorporate plazas, courtyards and patios into and
around stormwater management systems.
d. Consider incorporating a green roof to enhance a
project (reduce energy consumption in the summer
and winter), while also helping to improve stormwater
impacts.

Include a detention area as
part of an outdoor public space
scheme for a site when feasible.
Here, a small raingarden acts as a
detention area, and is used as a
buffer between the street and the
sidewalk.

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