MODEL ORDINANCES

Silt Fence Failure - A model ordinance is available to assist you in controlling erosion and sediment on the construction site.

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The Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities is facilitating an effort to develop ordinances that address four of the six minimum control measures required of an MS4 permit. 

Construction Site Erosion and Sediment Control

• Construction Site Erosion and Sediment Control

  • User Guide

Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination

• Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination

   These model ordinances  were developed by a committee made up of stormwater professionals and stakeholders throughout the industry.  IAMU was only one member of this committee.

  • User Guide

Post-Construction Stormwater Runoff Control

• Post-Con Ordinance.doc

Additional links of interest:

• Environmental Protection Agency Model Ordinance Language

• Erosion and Sediment Control

• Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination

• Post Construction Runoff Control