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| Field | Local City of Syracuse City of Syracuse Department of Neighborhood and Business Development / Onondaga County Department of Water Environment Protection (WEP) |
|---|---|
| Permit | |
| Permit / Authorization | Building Permit with Stormwater Management / Onondaga County Save the Rain |
| Submit To | City of Syracuse Department of Neighborhood and Business Development / Onondaga County Department of Water Environment Protection (WEP) |
| Lead Time | City permit review 2–4 weeks; county stormwater review concurrent |
| Application Method | City permits via Syracuse Building Division; stormwater plans coordinated with Onondaga County WEP |
| Fee | City permit fees per project scope; county fees may apply for sewer connections |
| Water Quality | |
| Impervious Cover Limit | No citywide cap; post-construction management required per NYSDEC MS4 permit; Save the Rain program promotes green infrastructure |
| On-Site Treatment Required | Yes |
| Detention Required | Yes — Manage the first 1 inch of rainfall on-site per NYS Stormwater Management Design Manual; Onondaga County ACJ (Amended Consent Judgment) drives aggressive CSO reduction |
| Turbidity / Discharge Standard | Must comply with NYSDEC SPDES CGP; Onondaga Lake TMDL compliance |
| SWPPP | |
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | Yes — SWPPP per NYSDEC; stormwater management plan per Onondaga County WEP for sewer-connected projects |
| PE Stamp Required | Yes |
| Inspections | |
| Inspection Requirements | City inspects construction. Onondaga County WEP inspects green infrastructure installations. Post-construction BMPs require maintenance agreements with county oversight. |
| Inspector Qualification | NYSDEC-approved QI/TC per SPDES CGP; no additional city certification |
| Design & Zones | |
| Local Design Manual | NYS Stormwater Management Design Manual / Onondaga County Save the Rain Green Infrastructure Standards |
| Special Overlay Zones | Onondaga Lake Watershed, Combined Sewer Area |