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New Castle County, Delaware
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NCC Government Center
87 Read's Way
New Castle, DE 19720

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(302) 395-5555
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(302) 395-5400

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Engineering Review

The Engineering Division reviews proposed development plans to ensure that stormwater is managed according to code requirements, both during and following construction.  The Engineers promote "best management practices" (BMPs) that manage stormwater for both water quality and quantity. 
 
From the earliest stages of site design, stormwater management must be a key consideration.  By identifying those parts of the site best suited for dealing with stormwater in a natural way, Conservation Design elements can be applied.  This is the first step to "Green" site management and to intelligent sustainable development.

Other Agencies in the Process

New Castle County is a designated agency for regulating the Delaware Sediment & Stormwater Program.  To view the regulations or information about the program, visit the DNREC Division of Soil and Water Conservation at http://www.swc.dnrec.delaware.gov/Pages/SedimentStormwater.aspx
 
The Water Resources Agency maintains the Water Resource Protection Area maps that depict layers representing four main categories of water resource protection areas in New Castle County, Delaware. To view the WRPA maps, visit the Water Resources Agency at http://www.wr.udel.edu/publicservice/WRPA2006/WRPA2006.html

Checklists

Consistency Reports

General Information

Guidance regarding Lines and Grades submissions - This memorandum provides clarification regarding the requirements for submitting lines and grades information for structures greater than 480 square feet and less than 5,000 square feet.