Environmental
Indiana's stormwater management regulations under the MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) program require:
AOnly agricultural properties to manage stormwater
BMunicipalities to control stormwater quality and quantity to prevent pollution of waterways✓ Correct
COnly new construction to install detention ponds
DPrivate homeowners to obtain permits for all landscaping
Explanation
MS4 permits require Indiana municipalities to implement stormwater management programs addressing runoff quality and quantity — including erosion control, illicit discharge detection, and public education.
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Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
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