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Stormwater Criteria#

Low Impact Development (LID)#

In February of 2013, City Council adopted the LID policy and criteria in Ordinance 152, 2012. This Ordinance was later updated in January 2016 with Ordinance 007, 2016 to provide additional flexibility in the implementation of the LID Policy.

The LID Implementation Manual has been adopted as part of the Stormwater Criteria Manual and is attached as Appendix C: LID Implementation Manual.

View construction details for commonly used LID systems by clicking the button below and opening the "Stormwater" folder. Commonly used details are D-53, D-53A, D-54, and D-55. 

Construction Details

Rain Gardens and Pollinator Gardens#

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Combining a rain and pollinator garden has multiple benefits including improved water management, biodiversity support, and erosion control. By tapping into the following resources, you can gather information, plants, and guidance to create a beautiful and beneficial rain/pollinator garden. 

Rain and Pollinator Garden Resources


Did You Know?

The watersheds where our water comes from drain snowmelt and rainfall to the Cache la Poudre and Big Thompson rivers and Horsetooth Reservoir.

Ensuring programmable thermostats are programmed correctly can save energy and costs

Installing cooking vent hood controls with VFD fans and sensors (rebates available) at your business can help save energy and money.