Stormwater Management Program - Regulations / Permits / MS4
Norton's Stormwater Management Bylaw (Chapter 133) |
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The Bylaw was adopted at the 10/17/16 Town Meeting, and as Amended at the 05/8/21 Town Meeting. Projects subject to this bylaw shall be determined by the Norton Stormwater Agent to be either exempt, require an administrative approval, or shall require a stormwater management permit (SMP).
LINK TO STORMWATER MANAGEMENT BYLAW
The Conservation Director is the Town of Norton Stormwater Agent. Please contact the Conservation Department for all inquiries or submittal of requests (508) 285 - 0275 |
Development/Land Disturbance Permit, Procedures, & Guidelines |
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(1.) All land use projects disturbing 20,000 Square Feet (or greater) of land are to file a Stormwater Management Application which shall include at a minimum (1) physical address; (2) assessor map & parcel/lot; (3) plot/site plans delineating the limit of work (square feet).
(2.) In the event a Notice of Intent (Conservation Permit) & Stormwater Checklist has been submitted for the proposed project, a "Local Stormwater Management Application" and fees are not required for submittal to the Conservation Department.
(3.) In addition to any Operation and Maintenance and/or issued permit provisions or conditions, any land use projects subject to a Local Stormwater Management Application shall implement Best Management Practices (BMPs);
(4.) To avoid any potential violations, penalties, and fines for unauthorized land disturbance activities, Norton's Stormwater Authority recommends Norton Residents and Landowners contact the office prior to initiating any work which may include (but is not limited to) the following activities: |
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) |
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The Town of Norton administers a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit to implement the following municipal stormwater management measures:
Information surrounding the Small MS4 General Permit may be found here: |
Emergency Contacts | |
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John Thomas - Stormwater Agent | 508 - 285 - 0275 |
Jared Ferrara - Highway Superintendent | 508 - 285 - 0239 |