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Detention Basin Guidelines

The intent of this document is to provide guidelines for the design and construction of detention/retention basins for recreational use of stormwater detention facilities without disrupting ther primary function of these facilities, as well as define the responsibility of the developer in the planning, constructing and financing of these public improvements; and to establish procedures for review and approval of engineering and landscape plans. All improvements in detention/retention basins that are required as a condition of approval shall be responsibility of the developer.

Stormwater Detention and Retention Basin Guidelines

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