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Chapter 9 — Small-Scale Green Infrastructure

Small-scale GI practices are applied at the lot or parcel level. They typically treat contributing areas up to 5 acres.

BMP Description
Bioretention Vegetated depression with engineered media
Dry Well Subsurface infiltration structure
Grass Swale Vegetated conveyance channel
Green Roof Vegetated roof system
Infiltration Basin Open basin designed for infiltration
Pervious Pavement Porous paving surface with stone reservoir
Rain Garden Small-scale bioretention for residential use
Subsurface Gravel Wetland Gravel-filled subsurface treatment system
Cistern Rainwater harvesting tank with pre-storm void for VRC
Small-Scale Sand Filter Below-grade sand chamber for urban lot water quality
Tree Trench Subsurface infiltration beneath structural cells and tree canopy
Vegetated Filter Strip Dense vegetated area receiving level-spread sheet flow