Chapter 28.04
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Introduction
Chapter 28.08
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General Provisions
Chapter 28.12
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Drainage Planning Submittal Requirements
Chapter 28.16
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Drainage Policy
Chapter 28.2
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Reserved
Chapter 28.24
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Rainfall
Chapter 28.28
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Storm Runoff
Chapter 28.32
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Open Channels
Chapter 28.36
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Additional Hydraulic Structures
Chapter 28.4
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Storm Drain Systems
Chapter 28.44
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Streets
Chapter 28.48
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Culverts and Bridges
Chapter 28.52
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Irrigation/Drainage Structures
Chapter 28.56
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Detention and Retention
Chapter 28.6
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Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
Chapter 28.64
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Post-Construction Stormwater Management
Chapter 28.68
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Standard Forms
Chapter 28.72
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References
Chapter 28.76
(Appendix A)
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Drainage Law
Chapter 28.8
(Appendix B)
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Excerpts from USDCM Volume 3
Each chapter of this title is numbered separately. All sections are numbered in such a way as to allow additions and deletions with ease. All figures and tables are numbered and are placed either within the text or at the end of respective sections. The figure and table numbers are bold faced in the text for their ease of finding.
(Res. 40-08 (§ 101), 3-19-08)
The purpose of this manual is to promote public health, safety, and general welfare and to minimize public and private losses due to flooding by adopting policies, procedures, standards, and criteria for storm drainage.
All new development and redevelopment, building permits for commercial and industrial uses, or any other proposed construction submitted for acceptance under the provisions of the Stormwater Management Manual shall include adequate storm drainage system analysis and appropriate drainage system design. Such analysis and design shall meet or exceed the criteria set forth herein.
(Res. 40-08 (§ 102), 3-19-08)
These policies, procedures, standards and criteria may be amended as new technology is developed and/or if experience gained in the use of the manual indicates a need for revision.
(a) 
Mesa County.
Amendments and revisions will be adopted by the Board of County Commissioners.
(b) 
City of Grand Junction.
Amendments and revisions may be made administratively by the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee and shall have the same authority as the original document adopted by the City Council. Amendments and revisions may also be made by City Council by ordinance.
(c) 
Other Jurisdictions.
Amendments and revisions may be made by the City of Fruita, the Town of Palisade, and the Grand Junction Drainage District, in accordance with their procedures.
(Res. 40-08 (§ 103), 3-19-08)
This manual was prepared by WRC Engineering, Inc., working under the direction of Mesa County. Representatives from the Cities of Grand Junction and Fruita, Town of Palisade and Grand Junction Drainage District participated and provided valuable input during the preparation of the manual.
We wish to acknowledge and thank the following individuals and organizations for their participation and contribution to the preparation of this manual:
MESA COUNTY
Ms. Julie Constan, P.E.
Mr. Joe Beilman, P.E.
Tim Hayashi, P.E.
CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION
Mr. Richard A. Dorris, P.E.
Mr. Trent Prall, P.E.
Mr. Don Newton, P.E.
Mr. Bret Guillory, P.E.
Ms. Eileen List
Mr. Bill Frazier, P.E.
CITY OF FRUITA
Mr. Eric Mende, P.E.
GRAND JUNCTION DRAINAGE DISTRICT
Mr. John Ballagh
TOWN OF PALISADE
Mr. Vohnnie Pearson, P.E.
WRC ENGINEERING, INC.
Mr. Alan J. Leak, P.E.
Mr. A.S. Andrews, P.E.
Mr. William P. Ruzzo, P.E.
Ms. Jessica Nolle, P.E.
Mr. Austin P. Malotte, E.I.
Mr. Nathan R. Torrey, E.I.
Mr. Mark A. Stacks, E.I.
Ms. Miriam A. Gaines
(Res. 40-08 (§ 105), 3-19-08)
This manual was prepared in accordance with existing engineering methodologies and applicable criteria at the time of publication. The field of stormwater management has experienced rapid and extensive changes in recent years. Therefore, periodic review and revision of all material contained herein is recommended.
Users of this manual are encouraged to notify Mesa County and/or local jurisdictions of any errors or omissions in this document. Comments and questions relating to the manual may also be directed to the entities listed below.
Please submit input to:
Mesa County Engineering Department
c/o Ms. Julie Constan, P.E. (or successor)
P.O. Box 20,000
Grand Junction, CO 81502-5013
or
Trent Prall, P.E.
City Engineering Manager
City of Grand Junction Public Works Department
250 North 5th Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
or
Applicable Local Jurisdiction(s)
(Res. 40-08 (§ 106), 3-19-08)