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| Field | Local City of Albany City of Albany Division of Buildings and Codes / Albany County Sewer District |
|---|---|
| Permit | |
| Permit / Authorization | Building Permit with Stormwater Management / Albany County Sewer District Approval |
| Submit To | City of Albany Division of Buildings and Codes / Albany County Sewer District |
| Lead Time | City permit review 2–4 weeks; sewer district review concurrent |
| Application Method | City permits via Albany Division of Buildings and Codes; sewer connection applications to Albany County Sewer District |
| Fee | City permit fees per project scope; sewer district connection fees may apply |
| Water Quality | |
| Impervious Cover Limit | No citywide cap; post-construction management required per NYSDEC MS4 permit for projects creating ≥ 1 acre of impervious surface |
| On-Site Treatment Required | Yes |
| Detention Required | Yes — Manage the first 1 inch of rainfall on-site per NYS Stormwater Management Design Manual; green infrastructure encouraged to reduce CSOs |
| Turbidity / Discharge Standard | Must comply with NYSDEC SPDES CGP; Hudson River water quality standards apply |
| SWPPP | |
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | Yes — SWPPP per NYSDEC; stormwater plan per Albany County Sewer District for sewer-connected projects |
| PE Stamp Required | Yes |
| Inspections | |
| Inspection Requirements | City inspects construction at permit milestones. Albany County Sewer District may inspect stormwater connections. Post-construction BMPs require maintenance agreements. |
| Inspector Qualification | NYSDEC-approved QI/TC per SPDES CGP; no additional city certification |
| Design & Zones | |
| Local Design Manual | NYS Stormwater Management Design Manual |
| Special Overlay Zones | Hudson River Waterfront, Combined Sewer Area |