The new municipal stormwater regulations under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) have significantly changed how cities and counties approach the intersection of water resource protection, land development planning and drainage. Nisenson Consulting can help localities integrate the new requirements with local zoning, land development regulations, and broader watershed and comprehensive plans.

The main services offered include:

• A review and summary of State requirements, including stormwater management, source water protection, TMDLs and comprehensive/watershed planning.
• A review and summary of other State programs that may overlap or influence joint land use and water options.
• A summary of the flexibility within regulatory documents, custom matched to local zoning and land development regulations.
• Suggested policy options and ordinance language for zoning codes, design and technical manuals and comprehensive/watershed plans.
• For States, examples of innovative permit language, suggested ties to other State programs, and options for NPDES permit renewal language.
• Options for tracking and monitoring progress for new code language to meet the "maximum extent practicable" standard within stormwater requirements.
• A presentation on “Making the Case” to show how your city’s smart growth, new urbanist or redevelopment plan fits within overall watershed planning and environmental protection.
• Access to an extensive network of smart growth experts and information, including grant opportunities, publications, and examples.  

Contact

Lisa Nisenson

Nisenson Consulting

1549 Ringling Boulevard

6^th Floor

Sarasota, Florida  34236

Phone/fax: (941) 822-0338

Cell: (202) 744-6854

lisa@nisenson.net