Resources
LID FAQ
For answers to frequently asked questions about LID, developed in partnership with CASQA, click here.
Design
LID Details and Specifications
LID Plant Guidance for Bioretention
Site Soil Infiltration Testing
Green/Complete Street Design Elements
Construction
Best Practices for Bioretention and Overflow Structures
LID for Contractors and Developers Technical Assistance Memo
Central Coast Vendor List for Bioretention
Bioretention Construction Inspection Checklist (courtesy of City of Hollister)
Municipal Codes and Ordinances
Green/Complete Street Design Elements
Municipal Landscape Code Gap Analysis Tool (PDF)
Municipal Landscape Code Gap Analysis Tool (Word)
Economics of LID
Reducing Stormwater Costs Through LID
A Triple Bottom Line Assessment
The Economics of Low Impact Development
Municipal Stormwater Program Assessment and Prioritization
MS4 Catchment Delineation and Attribute Guidance
General LID
LIDI works in collaboration with the California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA), including providing LID resources on their LID Portal. There is a wealth of material located on their site, including technical, economic, and regulatory information, and training opportunities. The LID Portal is relatively new, but contains some key resources, which are constantly being updated.
The Low Impact Development Manual for Southern California: Technical Guidance and Site Planning Strategies
The California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) BMP Handbook for New Development and Redevelopment
Contra Costa Clean Water Program C3 Guidebook