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I I I I I I I I I II II I I I l- I I I ,I INTRODUCTION - GENERAL PROVISIONS A. Short Title Thi s pub 1 icat i on together with all future amendments sha 11 be known as the "The City of Colorado Spri ngs/El Paso County Drainage Criteri a Manual" (hereafter called "Manual") BEING PART OF AND SUBJECT TO THE City of Colorado Springs Subdivision Policy Manual and El Paso County Land Development Code and Subdivision Criteria Manual. B. Jurisdiction This manual shall apply to all land within the boundaries of El Paso County, including any public lands. This manual shall apply to all facilities constructed on City/County ROW, easements dedicated for public use, and to all privately owned and maintained stormwater facilities. C. Purpose Presented in this manual is the mlnlmum design and technical criteria for the analysis and design of storm drainage facilities. All subdivisions, resubdivisions, planned unit development, or any other proposed construction submitted for approval under the provisions of the manual shall include adequate storm drainage system analysis and appropriate drainage system design. Such ana lys is and des i gn sha 11 meet or exceed the criteri a set forth herei n. Options to the provisions of this criteria may be suggested by the applicant. The burden of proof that the options are equal or better is the responsibility of the applicant. D. Amendment and Revisions The policies and criteria may be amended as new technology is developed or if experience gained in the use of this manual indicates a need for revision. All changes will require the review and recommendation of the City/County. Techni ca 1 criteri a changes wi 11 be recommended by the Engi neeri ng Department. Any revisions wi 11 require adoption by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners and City Council following a public hearing thereon. The City/County Engi neer shall monitor the performance and effecti veness of the criteria contained in the manual and will recommend amendments and revisions after one year, approximately three years, and as needed. E. Enforcement Responsibility It shall be the duty of the Board of County Commissioners acting through the Director of Transportation and the City Council acting through the City Engineer to enforce the provisions of this manual. The Floodplain Administrator also shall enforce these floodplain regulations within his juri sdi ction. -1-