What is a retention pond and why is it required?
A retention pond is required to capture storm water from the hard surfaces (buildings and driveways) on your property and to keep this water on your property during the peak of a storm in order that drainage flowing off your property after development does not exceed the amount of drainage flowing off the property before development, and to prevent erosion and property downstream from being flooded. A Terrain Management Handbook is available on our website or at the Land Use Department to help you.
A retention pond is required to capture storm water from the hard surfaces (buildings and driveways) on your property and to keep this water on your property during the peak of a storm in order that drainage flowing off your property after development does not exceed the amount of drainage flowing off the property before development, and to prevent erosion and property downstream from being flooded. A is available on our website or at the Land Use Department to help you.
