Low Impact Development: Projects & Guidance

GOAL: to develop a set of land use planning best management practices (BMPs) that reduce runoff and protect water quality, as well as encouraging future projects.

DEMONSTRATE: To view the Virginia Street Tree Box Filters project, click HERE.

GUIDE: Download the final Truckee Meadows Low Impact Development Handbook (August 2007; PDF size 9.7mb). OR: download the individual sections below.  Note: Please view the Structural Controls Design Manual for more detail relative to design considerations.

Save Money with LID Utilizing low impact development practices can save you money by reducing stormwater costs! View an EPA report to learn the facts.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Regional Policies and Procedures
Bioretention Systems
Swales and Buffer Strips
Porous Paving Systems
Rainwater Catchment Systems
Green Roofs
LID Site Design
Additional LID Strategies
Related Structural Controls
LID Design Considerations

Appendix A - NRCS Soil Survey Maps of the Truckee Meadows
Introduction - View the Index Map
Map Section A1, B1, C1
Map Sections D1, E1, F1, G1
Map Sections A2, B2, C2, D2
Map Sections E2, F2, G2
Map Sections A3, B3, C3
Map Sections D3, E3, F3, G3
Map Sections A4, B4, C4, D4
Map Sections E4, F4, G4
Map Sections A5, B5, C5
Map Sections D5, E5, F5
Map Sections C6, D6, E6, F6
Map Sections D7, E7, F7
Map Sections D8, E8, F8

Appendix B - Groundwater Recharge and Stream Buffer Zones
Introduction - View the Index Map
Map Sections A1, B1, C1
Map Sections D1, E1, F1
Map Sections G1 A2, B2
Map Sections C2, D2, E2
Map Sections F2, G2, A3
Map Sections B3, C3, D3
Map Sections E3, F3, G3
Map Sections A4, B4, C4
Map Sections D4, E4, F4
Map Sections G4, A5, B5
Map Sections C5, D5, E5
Map Sections F5, C6, D6
Map Sections E6, F6, D7
Map Sections E7, F7, D8
Map Sections E8, F8

Appendix C - Codes and Ordinances that Support LID 
Sections Under the Municipal Codes of Reno, Sparks and Washoe County That Support / Conflict With LID
Significant Hydrologic Resources
Regional Water Planning Policies and Criteria

Appendix D - Example Access and Maintenance Agreement
Example Access and Maintenance Agreement

* If you would like a copy of the LID manual appendix files on disk, please contact Terri Svetich at 775-334-2168.