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Below is a summary of requirements, recommendations and other information for using the Minimal Impacts Design Standards (MIDS) calculator for bioretention BMPs. Links to MIDS pages are included at the bottom of this page. | Below is a summary of requirements, recommendations and other information for using the Minimal Impacts Design Standards (MIDS) calculator for bioretention BMPs. Links to MIDS pages are included at the bottom of this page. | ||
+ | ==Requirements== | ||
{{alert|The following are requirements of the [http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/water/water-types-and-programs/stormwater/construction-stormwater/index.html Minnesota Construction Stormwater General Permit]|alert-danger}} | {{alert|The following are requirements of the [http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/water/water-types-and-programs/stormwater/construction-stormwater/index.html Minnesota Construction Stormwater General Permit]|alert-danger}} | ||
*3 foot separation from the bottom of the bioretention system to seasonal high water table | *3 foot separation from the bottom of the bioretention system to seasonal high water table | ||
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{{alert|The following are recommendations for inputs into the MIDS calculator|alert-warning}} | {{alert|The following are recommendations for inputs into the MIDS calculator|alert-warning}} | ||
*5 acre or less for contributing area | *5 acre or less for contributing area | ||
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*Field tested infiltration rates over table values | *Field tested infiltration rates over table values | ||
− | + | ==Information== | |
{{alert|The following information may be useful in determining inputs for the MIDS calculator|alert-info}} | {{alert|The following information may be useful in determining inputs for the MIDS calculator|alert-info}} | ||
*Guidance on determining infiltration rates | *Guidance on determining infiltration rates | ||
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*Information on [[Operation and maintenance of bioretention|operation and maintenance of bioretention BMPs]]. | *Information on [[Operation and maintenance of bioretention|operation and maintenance of bioretention BMPs]]. | ||
− | + | ==Links to MIDS pages== | |
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*[[Performance goals for new development, re-development and linear projects]] | *[[Performance goals for new development, re-development and linear projects]] | ||
*[[Flexible treatment options]] | *[[Flexible treatment options]] | ||
*[[Ordinance goals]] | *[[Ordinance goals]] | ||
*[[MIDS calculator]] | *[[MIDS calculator]] |
Below is a summary of requirements, recommendations and other information for using the Minimal Impacts Design Standards (MIDS) calculator for bioretention BMPs. Links to MIDS pages are included at the bottom of this page.