Proposed Code to be presented to the City Council
The City of Newberg and the Stormwater Ad-Hoc Committee created new municipal code to address erosion control, non-stormwater discharges (illicit discharges), and stormwater management. The proposed municipal code was recommened to the City Council by the Planning Commission on January 12, 2012. A date has not yet been set for the City Council hearing.
If you would like to be notified when the date has been set, please email sonja.johnson@newbergoregon.gov.
A copy of the proposed code is available for download at the Stormwater Code webpage. To read the meeting minutes of the Stormwater Ad-Hoc Committee, please visit the Stormwater Code webpage and choose a meeting date.
Stormwater Management Fee Credit Program
The City will adjust your stormwater fee if you help us decrease the amount of runoff and soil entering our streams. Business owners can receive an additional adjustment if they provide an educational program on stormwater to their employees. Read the Stormwater Management Fee Manual to find out if you qualify for the adjustment. If you have any questions about the application or whether you qualify for the program, please contact Paul at 503.554.1751 or paul.chiu@newbergoregon.gov
What is Stormwater?
Stormwater is more than just rain. As rain falls on an impervious surface such as an asphalt driveway or parking lot, it picks up any oil, antifreeze, grease, and brake lining dust that has been deposited by cars and trucks.
Rain that flows from your yard to the streets can have fertilizers, pesticides, pet waste, leaves, and soil as it enters our stormwater system. Fertilizers promote algae growth which can be toxic to animals and people. Pesticides and pet waste can cause deformities and disease in fish. Soil causes cloudy water that hides or kills food sources for fish. Leaves clog storm drains and can cause flooding in your street.
Where Does Stormwater Go?
In Newberg, all stormwater enters our streams without any treatment. Oil, pesticides, fertilizers, litter, and other wastes that are dumped into the storm drain or picked up by stormwater are discharged straight to our streams and the Willamette River.
What Can You Do?
(1) Call 503.537.7709 or 503.537.1234 if you see anyone dumping
anything in our storm drains.
(2) Read the
Stormwater Solution for seasonal information on decreasing runoff and keeping our streams clear, clean, and healthy.
(3) Download
Stormwater - What Can I Do? for additional information on stormwater.
