department of public works
Stormwater Management
The Stormwater Management component of environmental engineering
is responsible for developing watershed master plans,
coordinating improvements to the City's watershed basins, and for complying with
state/federal mandates related to stormwater management and water quality
design. We are also responsible for reviewing private development projects, both
residential and commercial, for compliance with federal, state and local
stormwater regulations.
Stormwater Management Plan
The City of Greenville and Greenville County generally are experiencing growth and
revitalization that is impacting the City’s natural resources. This increased urbanization
is especially evident with its surface water resources. The growth and revitalization
necessitates an increased need to protect and enhance the natural water resource
features that are evident throughout the City and so significantly and critically
contributes to the City’s distinctive character. The City of Greenville recognizes
this need for a more proactive and comprehensive approach to manage stormwater runoff.
In response to this recognition, the City Council adopted the Greenville Stormwater
Management Plan by Resolution on May 29, 2007. The purpose of this Plan is to establish
the framework and goals that will direct Stormwater Management for the City of Greenville.
The Greenville Stormwater Management Plan specifies the mission and the goals of
stormwater management in the City of Greenville, and presents the framework of the
stormwater management program. The implementation phases allow for the effective
development and growth of the stormwater management program. The focus of the stormwater
management program is the development of proper watershed planning and effective
regulations. The adoption of the Greenville Stormwater Management Plan and the establishment
of the stormwater management program will allow the City to better assess funding
consideration for capital improvement projects that will correct existing flood
problems and reduce the likelihood of future problems. With the development and
implementation of the Watershed Plans, the Stormwater Ordinance, maintenance and
public information programs, the City of Greenville will have the ability to accomplish
comprehensive stormwater management.
Download Greenville Stormwater Management Plan (388 KB)
City Stormwater Ordinance
The City of Greenville's Stormwater Ordinance is available
online. The Stormwater Ordinance is Chapter 19 of the
Land Management Ordinance.
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
To help you develop the narrative section of your construction site SWPPP, the City
of Greenville has created electronic SWPPP templates. These templates are designed
to help guide you through the SWPPP development process and help ensure that your
SWPPP addresses all the necessary elements stated in your construction general permit.
These templates cover the SWPPP elements that the State of South Carolina Construction
General Permit requires, however the template serves as guidance
only. You must customize this template to reflect the conditions at your project
site. The site-specific SWPPP must be combined with proper and timely
installation of the BMPs, thorough and frequent inspections, maintenance, and documentation.
For guidance on appropriate BMPs, refer to the South Carolina DHEC Stormwater Management
BMP Handbook. This document can be obtained at:
http://www.scdhec.gov/
You can also use these templates with EPA’s guidance on Developing Your Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan. This document can be obtained at:
http://www.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/sw_swppp_guide.pdf
The City of Greenville’s templates, forms, checklists and guidance documents can
be obtained by downloading the appropriate zip file. A SWPPP is not required for
sites that disturb 2 acres or less. The available options for a SWPPP template are
for sites that disturb less than 10 acres and for sites that disturb greater than
10 acres. Click on the links below for downloadable ZIP files:
Site less than 10 acres
Site greater than 10 acres
Stormwater Forms and Templates
The City of Greenville’s templates, forms, checklists and guidance documents can
be obtained by downloading the appropriate zip file. Your options are for sites
where the disturbance is greater than 10 acres and less than 10 acres. SWPPP are
not required for sites that disturb less than 2 acres.
Click on the links below for downloadable ZIP files:
Site less than 10 acres
Site greater than 10 acres
Stormwater Management Facility Certification Form
Stormwater Maintenance Agreement
Stormwater Utility Fee
How do you calculate fees for multi-family developed and non-residential
property?
Fees for these parcels are based on the same amount per square foot of hard
surface as the typical single-family home.
The typical single-family parcel in Greenville has 2,389 sq. feet of impervious
area. This is the equivalent residential unit (ERU). The total ERU is multiplied
by the Base Rate to arrive at the Annual Fee. Using a Base Rate of $64.63 per year, the
formula used to calculate the Annual Fee is:
Total impervious area (sq. feet) divided by 2,389
sq. feet = total ERUs (rounded up) X $64.63 = annual fee
For example:
A property with 11,500 square feet of impervious area would be 11,500 divided
by 2,389 = 4.8, rounded up to 5 ERUs X $64.63 = $323.15/year
The 2011 fee schedule is in effect.
Note: Stormwater fees reflect no inflationary adjustment.
| Annual Fee |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
2011 |
Developed Residential
(less than 1640 sq ft) |
$33.00 |
$34.06 |
$35.46 |
$36.81 |
$36.81 |
Developed Residential
(greater than 1640 sq ft) |
$57.96 |
$59.81 |
$62.26 |
$64.63 |
$64.63 |
| Undeveloped Residential |
$33.00 |
$34.06 |
$35.46 |
$36.81 |
$36.81 |
Developed Commercial/Industrial
(Per ERU) |
$57.97 |
$59.81 |
$62.26 |
$64.63 |
$64.63 |
| Undeveloped Commercial/Industrial |
$57.96 |
$59.81 |
$62.26 |
$64.63 |
$64.63 |
Stormwater Management Systems
View application, plan review and inspection fees for construction of stormwater
management systems.