For the remainder of this presentation we will be looking at site development principles that can be applied to all development and redevelopment sites in the county.  We will be looking at both principles to consider and appropriate best management practices where applicable.

One overriding principle is that development should attempt to have post-construction storm water volume (and quality) mimic what exists prior to development (or redevelopment). If at all possible, they should see if it could be reduced in some way (through BMPs, example).

Another general principle is that the developer should try to use predevelopment natural features, such as surface water flow patterns, protect sensitive areas (such as wetlands and wildlife habitat) and limit the amount of impervious surface incorporated into the site plan.

Examples of questions that should be asked when reviewing a site plan: Do they have to level the entire site to put in the buildings?  Is there a way to protect existing tree cover or incorporate existing wetlands?  Do they really need all that paved parking area?