Stormwater Drainage Manual
The Stormwater Drainage Manual establishes stormwater control requirements for all new public and private development and redevelopment in the City of Columbus. It requires post construction stormwater controls for both water quality and water quantity.
The 2022 Manual shall be used for designs submitted after January 4, 2023. Please see the manual for a full explanation of how it will be applied. Note: SCP = Stormwater Control Practice.
2022 Columbus Stormwater Drainage Manual
SCP As Built Certification How to: Certification Submittal Guidance
SCP Construction Bond
SCP Easement For reference only. All easements must be prepared and recorded by the City.
SCP Inspection and Maintenance Guidance Manual (IMGM)
SCP Inspection and Maintenance Agreement (Fillable Form); Form Instructions
View the 2021 Stormwater Drainage Manual (235 pages)
View the 2012 Stormwater Drainage Manual (321 pages)
View the Stormwater Credit Rule.
View the Stormwater Credit Guidance document which includes the application form.
NPDES & RELATED DOCUMENTS
NPDES Permit
NPDES Annual Reports:
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
STORMWATER VARIANCE REQUESTS
Three types of variances from the Stormwater Drainage Manual are possible. Learn about the application process, join a list to receive notice when requests are submitted, or view the list of submitted requests. NOTE: An updated SWDM Guidance Document is forthcoming.Please contact Greg Fedner at 614-645-8072 or by email at [email protected] for questionsrelated to this document and other SWDM variance issues.
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STREAM CORRIDOR PROTECTION ZONES
The City’s Stormwater Drainage Manual requires developers to establish Stream Corridor Protection Zones (SCPZ) when new development or redevelopment is proposed on property where streams are located. SCPZs consist of the stream and the riparian area along it and are protected through either deed and plat restrictions, easements or by City ownership. The purpose of the SCPZ is to allow the natural, lateral movement of open water courses, provide sufficient area for flood conveyance, protect water quality and prevent structures from being impacted by natural streambank erosion. Learn more
DRAFTS OF PROPOSED REGULATIONS
Pursuant to Columbus City Code 1145.11 and 1145.81, the Department of Public Utilities presents a revised draft of the Stormwater Drainage Manual for public comment. The Manual provides the stormwater control standards for development and redevelopment of public and private property. It was last revised in May 2021.
Please direct any comments to [email protected]. Comments will be accepted through November 5, 2022.