§ 5.5.3. Runoff Coefficient


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  • Runoff coefficients (C value) for use in the rational formula shall not be less than the values shown in Table 5.5.3A, as appropriate

    Table 5.5.3A - Runoff Coefficient (C value) - percentage

    Character of Area SLOPE
    Up to 1% Over 1% up to 3% Over 3% up to 5% Over 5%
    Business or commercial areas (90% or more impervious), Existing Pavement / Buildings or Zoning Districts O, C, I-1, I-2 95 96 97 97
    Densely developed areas (80% to 90% impervious) or Zoning Districts D, MX, NC, TOD, Use Pattern TND 85 88 91 95
    Closely built residential areas and school sites or Zoning Districts MF, R-4 75 77 80 84
    Undeveloped areas * - Present land is undeveloped and ultimate land use is unknown. C values for use in ultimate development calculations. 68 70 72 75
    Large lot residential area or Zoning Districts R20, RE 55 57 62 64
    Undeveloped areas * - Existing conditions.
    Average residential area or Zoning Districts R-5, R-6 65 67 69 72
    Cultivated or Range (Grass Cover < 50% of Area) 44 47 53 55
    Range (Grass Cover 50—75% of Area) 37 41 49 53
    Forest or Range (Grass Cover > 75% of Area) 35 39 47 52

     

    *Areas included within parks, green belts, or regulatory floodplains shall be considered to remain undeveloped per this table