Stormwater Management Permit
Development projects that are disturbing >10,000 square feet of soil or
modifications to sites that have existing stormwater management
requirements will require stormwater management in accordance with Chapter 37 of the Madison General Ordinances. Separate permits for erosion control and stormwater management are required for projects permitted by City Engineering.
- A general overview of stormwater management design requirements is available on our Development Services Center website.
- Madison General Ordinance Chapter 37: The Public Stormwater System including Erosion Control
Standard Forms
- Stormwater Management Permit
- Stormwater Management Maintenance Agreement Standard Template
- Pond Design Checklist
| Fee Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Stormwater Management Permit Base Fee | $400 |
| New Impervious Area Fee | $0.010 per square foot of new impervious area |
| Redeveloped Impervious Area Fee | $0.005 per square foot of redeveloped impervious area |
Stormwater Management Annual Inspection and Certification
Properties that have a stormwater management permit as a condition of their approval require an annual inspection and certification to be
submitted to City Engineering. Inspections should be done every calendar year, with reports being submitted by June 1 of the following year. Submissions shall be emailed to City Stormwater Management staff or Engineer@cityofmadison.com.
Standard Forms: