Chapter 28.04
INTRODUCTION

Sections:

28.04.010    General index.

28.04.020    Purpose and intent.

28.04.030    Amendments to this manual.

28.04.040    Purchase of a copy of the manual codified in this title.

28.04.050    Acknowledgement.

28.04.060    Updating and revisions.

28.04.010 General index.

Chapter 28.04

Introduction

Chapter 28.08

General Provisions

Chapter 28.12

Drainage Planning Submittal Requirements

Chapter 28.16

Drainage Policy

Chapter 28.20

Reserved

Chapter 28.24

Rainfall

Chapter 28.28

Storm Runoff

Chapter 28.32

Open Channels

Chapter 28.36

Additional Hydraulic Structures

Chapter 28.40

Storm Drain Systems

Chapter 28.44

Streets

Chapter 28.48

Culverts and Bridges

Chapter 28.52

Irrigation/Drainage Structures

Chapter 28.56

Detention and Retention

Chapter 28.60

Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control

Chapter 28.64

Post-Construction Stormwater Management

Chapter 28.68

Standard Forms

Chapter 28.72

References

Chapter 28.76 (Appendix A)

Drainage Law

Chapter 28.80 (Appendix B)

Excerpts from USDCM Volume 3

Each chapter of this title is numbered separately. All sections are numbered in such a way as to allow additions and deletions with ease. All figures and tables are numbered and are placed either within the text or at the end of respective sections. The figure and table numbers are bold faced in the text for their ease of finding.

(Res. 40-08 (§ 101), 3-19-08)

28.04.020 Purpose and intent.

The purpose of this manual is to promote public health, safety, and general welfare and to minimize public and private losses due to flooding by adopting policies, procedures, standards, and criteria for storm drainage.

All new development and redevelopment, building permits for commercial and industrial uses, or any other proposed construction submitted for acceptance under the provisions of the Stormwater Management Manual shall include adequate storm drainage system analysis and appropriate drainage system design. Such analysis and design shall meet or exceed the criteria set forth herein.

(Res. 40-08 (§ 102), 3-19-08)

28.04.030 Amendments to this manual.

These policies, procedures, standards and criteria may be amended as new technology is developed and/or if experience gained in the use of the manual indicates a need for revision.

(a)    Mesa County. Amendments and revisions will be adopted by the Board of County Commissioners.

(b)    City of Grand Junction. Amendments and revisions may be made administratively by the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee and shall have the same authority as the original document adopted by the City Council. Amendments and revisions may also be made by City Council by ordinance.

(c)    Other Jurisdictions. Amendments and revisions may be made by the City of Fruita, the Town of Palisade, and the Grand Junction Drainage District, in accordance with their procedures.

(Res. 40-08 (§ 103), 3-19-08)

28.04.040 Purchase of a copy of the manual codified in this title.

Any party desiring to purchase a copy of the manual, provided such copies are available, may contact the City of Grand Junction Public Works Department at 970-244-1555.

(Res. 40-08 (§ 104), 3-19-08)

28.04.050 Acknowledgement.

This manual was prepared by WRC Engineering, Inc., working under the direction of Mesa County. Representatives from the Cities of Grand Junction and Fruita, Town of Palisade and Grand Junction Drainage District participated and provided valuable input during the preparation of the manual.

We wish to acknowledge and thank the following individuals and organizations for their participation and contribution to the preparation of this manual:

MESA COUNTY

Ms. Julie Constan, P.E.

Mr. Joe Beilman, P.E.

Tim Hayashi, P.E.

CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION

Mr. Richard A. Dorris, P.E.

Mr. Trent Prall, P.E.

Mr. Don Newton, P.E.

Mr. Bret Guillory, P.E.

Ms. Eileen List

Mr. Bill Frazier, P.E.

CITY OF FRUITA

Mr. Eric Mende, P.E.

GRAND JUNCTION DRAINAGE DISTRICT

Mr. John Ballagh

TOWN OF PALISADE

Mr. Vohnnie Pearson, P.E.

WRC ENGINEERING, INC.

Mr. Alan J. Leak, P.E.

Mr. A.S. Andrews, P.E.

Mr. William P. Ruzzo, P.E.

Ms. Jessica Nolle, P.E.

Mr. Austin P. Malotte, E.I.

Mr. Nathan R. Torrey, E.I.

Mr. Mark A. Stacks, E.I.

Ms. Miriam A. Gaines

(Res. 40-08 (§ 105), 3-19-08)

28.04.060 Updating and revisions.

This manual was prepared in accordance with existing engineering methodologies and applicable criteria at the time of publication. The field of stormwater management has experienced rapid and extensive changes in recent years. Therefore, periodic review and revision of all material contained herein is recommended.

Users of this manual are encouraged to notify Mesa County and/or local jurisdictions of any errors or omissions in this document. Comments and questions relating to the manual may also be directed to the entities listed below.

Please submit input to:

Mesa County Engineering Department

c/o Ms. Julie Constan, P.E. (or successor)

P.O. Box 20,000

Grand Junction, CO 81502-5013

or

Trent Prall, P.E.

City Engineering Manager

City of Grand Junction Public Works Department

250 North 5th Street

Grand Junction, CO 81501

or

Applicable Local Jurisdiction(s)

(Res. 40-08 (§ 106), 3-19-08)