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Steps
Steps
Install sediment control devices
Grade site to elevation on plan
Stabilize grading
Excavate bioretention area
Install under-drain system and observation wells
Backfill biorentention area with planting soil
Plant vegetation
Mulch and install erosion protection
Requirements
Requirements
Located 5 feet horizontally and 1 foot vertically from buildings and utilities
Use uncompacted soils with low amounts of clay
It can only have a depth of 2.5-6 ft
Must be large enough to infiltrate 90% of the runoff generated in a drainage area
Include native plants that will thrive in surrounding environment
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