Environmental
Colorado's 'Stormwater Management' regulations under the Clean Water Act require developers to:
ABuild wetlands on all properties over 1 acre
BObtain stormwater discharge permits and implement best management practices (BMPs) to control runoff✓ Correct
COnly manage stormwater after construction is complete
DPay into a state stormwater fund and have no other obligations
Explanation
Colorado developers must obtain stormwater discharge permits (under NPDES/CDPS) for construction activities disturbing 1 or more acres and must implement best management practices (BMPs) to control erosion, sedimentation, and pollutant discharge during construction.
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Zoning
Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
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