Stormwater Site Plan (SSP) and Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Templates
Below are templates that can be used to help complete the Stormwater Site Plan and Construction Stormwater Pollution Plan.
Long Form Templates – Use for Larger Projects
The Stormwater Site Plan Report Template can be used for larger projects that must comply with Minimum Requirements #1-9.
The Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Template can be used for any project requiring a full form SWPPP. Note – smaller projects below have the SSP/SWPPP combined and would not also have to complete this version.
Short Form Templates – Use for Smaller Projects
The Combined Stormwater Site Plan and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Short Form Template can be used for smaller projects that are only required to comply with Minimum Requirements #1-5 (and #9 as applicable).
The Combined Stormwater Site Plan and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Short Form – Associated with Approved SDEV Permit Template can be used for single family homes that have an associated SDEV permit that covered multiple lots (such as a plat/short plat).
Operation and Maintenance Manual Template
The Operation and Maintenance Manual Template can be used for any project that must complete an Operation and Maintenance Manual (Minimum Requirement #9).
Spill Prevention Plan Template
The Spill Prevention Plan Template can be used for any project that must complete a spill prevention plan (Minimum Requirement #3 – Source Control)
Stormwater Site Plan Tables and Worksheets
The following tables are referenced in the above short form and long form templates. They are used to help determine which Minimum Requirement apply to a project.
Infeasibility Checklists
Below are infeasibility checklists that can be used to help determine feasibility for Minimum Requirement #5 – Onsite Stormwater Management.
Sizing Worksheets
Below are worksheets that can be used for helping determine appropriate sizing for various stormwater BMPs.
Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan BMPs – Word, PDF, and JPEG
Below is a link to the Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention BMPs in various formats for use when completing the SWPPP and Combined SSP/SWPPP Templates.
SWPPP Vol. 3 BMPs
Previous SWMM Short Forms and Infeasibility Checklists
The below short forms and infeasibility checklists are applicable to previous SWMM versions -they cannot be used for the 2021 SWMM.
Combined SSP/SWPPP – Freshwater
Combined SSP/SWPPP – Marine
Previous Infeasibility Checklists
Below are infeasibility checklists applicable to previous SWMM versions that can be used to help determine feasibility for Minimum Requirement #5 (Onsite Stormwater Management) - they cannot be used for the 2021 SWMM. Complete the appropriate forms for your project and include the forms as an attachment to the Stormwater Site Plan.
Infeasibility Checklist Instructions
BMP L601: Rain Garden Infeasibility Checklist
BMP L602: Downspout Full Infiltration Infeasibility Checklist
BMP L603: Downspout Dispersion Infeasibility Checklist
BMP L604: Perforated Stubout Connections Infeasibility Checklist
BMP L611: Concentrated Flow Dispersion Infeasibility Checklist
BMP L612: Sheet Flow Dispersion Infeasibility Checklist
BMP L613: Post-Construction Soil Quality and Depth Infeasibility Checklist
BMP L614: Full Dispersion Infeasibility Checklist
BMP L630: Bioretention Infeasibility Checklist
BMP L633: Permeable Pavement Infeasibility Checklist
Questions/Comments
For questions about City of Tacoma permits, please visit http://tacomapermits.org.
For suggestions to improve the templates please email swmupdates@cityoftacoma.org or mhoppin@cityoftacoma.org.
You can also call Mieke Hoppin at (253) 502-2105. We look forward to your input!