Public Hearing To Address Barnstable Stormwater Management, Illicit Discharge Rules

News release from Town of Barnstable.

The Town of Barnstable invites interested individuals to attend a public hearing to review proposed amendments to the Code of the Town of Barnstable, addressing Stormwater Management and Illicit Discharge Control.

The public hearing will be held:

VIRTUALLY via Zoom on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 3:00PM

Zoom Meeting Information:

https://townofbarnstable-us.zoom.us/j/83323012562?pwd=0327kiQM0Qc2dT6n9YEiIeRWYjTIDb.1

Meeting ID: 833 2301 2562

Passcode: 892601

Increased volumes of stormwater and contaminated stormwater runoff are major contributing factors in the impairment of water quality, contamination of drinking water supplies, degradation of aquatic and wildlife habitat, and flooding. The Massachusetts Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Permit requires municipalities to adopt a regulatory mechanism to eliminate illicit discharges, require stormwater management during construction, and require stormwater management standards for new and redevelopment projects.

On April 4, 2024, Barnstable Town Council voted to amend the Code of the Town of Barnstable to include a Stormwater Management and Illicit Discharge Control Ordinance. To review a recording of the presentation, please visit: https://youtu.be/TBnHMhNPr98?si=yYia2-e7fuHJUOXO&t=13723.

The next step in the process is for the Director of Public Works to adopt Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations to establish procedures and standards for New Development and Redevelopment projects that will result in total Land Disturbance greater than 1-acre. To review the proposed Draft Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations, please visit: https://townofbarnstable.us/Departments/PublicWorks/Projects_and_Updates/Stormwater-Management-Regulations.asp

During the public hearing, staff from the Barnstable Department of Public Works will be present to provide a brief overview of the proposed rules and regulations and procedural history. Public comments will be accepted prior to the public hearing. Comments may be emailed to Amber.Unruh@town.barnstable.ma.us, in advance. The deadline to submit comments via email is May 28, 2024, at 12:00PM.