The City of Salem has initiated the process of updating the Salem Revised Code and administrative rules (Stormwater Design Standards) in order to maintain compliance with the City’s 2021 municipal stormwater permit issued by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality under the federal Clean Water Act’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. At a minimum, the updates will:
- Clarify and define key terms;
- Update minimum impervious area thresholds for post-construction stormwater treatment and flow control;
- Clarify stormwater treatment performance measures; and
- Clarify submittal requirements for land use and design reviews.
The updates will be incorporated into the Salem Revised Code and administrative rules and must be adopted no later than November 1, 2024.
