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| Field | Local City of Rochester City of Rochester Bureau of Buildings / Monroe County Department of Environmental Services (Pure Waters) |
|---|---|
| Permit | |
| Permit / Authorization | Building Permit / Site Plan with Stormwater Management per Monroe County Pure Waters |
| Submit To | City of Rochester Bureau of Buildings / Monroe County Department of Environmental Services (Pure Waters) |
| Lead Time | City permit review 2–4 weeks; Monroe County Pure Waters stormwater review concurrent |
| Application Method | City permits via Rochester Bureau of Buildings; stormwater plans reviewed by Monroe County Pure Waters for sewer-connected projects |
| Fee | City permit fees per project scope; Monroe County review fees may apply |
| Water Quality | |
| Impervious Cover Limit | No citywide cap; post-construction management required for projects creating ≥ 1 acre of impervious surface per NYSDEC MS4 permit |
| 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 to reduce CSOs in combined sewer areas |
| Turbidity / Discharge Standard | Must comply with NYSDEC SPDES CGP; Lake Ontario water quality standards apply |
| SWPPP | |
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | Yes — SWPPP per NYSDEC; stormwater management plan reviewed by Monroe County for sewer connections |
| PE Stamp Required | Yes |
| Inspections | |
| Inspection Requirements | City inspects construction at permit milestones. Monroe County may inspect stormwater facilities connected to the county system. 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 / Monroe County Pure Waters Standards |
| Special Overlay Zones | Genesee River Gorge / Watershed, Combined Sewer Area |