Fayetteville regulates stormwater under Chapter 170 of the Unified Development Code and the 2014 Drainage Criteria Manual. New development must control runoff on-site, meet a Water Quality Volume removing 80% of suspended solids, and detain peak flows.
Fayetteville's Engineering Division administers stormwater as a regulated MS4 community. The 2014 Drainage Criteria Manual sets sizing criteria: a Water Quality Volume targeting 80% total suspended solids removal, a Channel Protection Volume (extended detention), and peak-flow detention or retention basins. Low-impact development such as rain gardens, bioswales, permeable pavement, and natural-area preservation is encouraged to meet water-quality goals. Section 170.13 prohibits illicit discharges and illicit connections to the storm sewer system and requires mitigation of any contaminant release. Construction sites disturbing one acre or more also need an Arkansas DEQ construction stormwater permit with a SWPPP and Notice of Intent. Post-construction facilities must be maintained by the property owner.
Illicit discharge or connection to the storm sewer violates Section 170.13, drawing correction orders and fines; unmitigated construction runoff can trigger a stop-work order under Section 153.07 and daily penalties until corrected.
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