Kane County Government
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W 2: Update design standards and implement plans to meet projected climate change storm water and flood mitigation requirements. ​

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​​​​W2-1 Coordinate with municipalities to create and implement wate​rshed based plans that are actively used in development and design.


W2-2 Update the Stormwater Master Plans to incorporate projected increases in precipitation and extreme weather events and address the development/redevelopment of properties currently exempted from stormwater management requirements. Use future precipitation data from climate models for evaluation of designs. Plan should address individual wells and water quality issues developing as a result of increased chlorides.


W2-3 Develop green infrastructure implementation goals in-line with the Kane County Hazard Mitigation Plan and integrate with community's plans.  Seek funding opportunities through Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Grant Program.  Include a focus on equity in implementation.


W2-4 Explore adjustments to allowable floor to area ratios​ in zoning ordinances to increase community stormwater resilience and improve water quality.