Stormwater Manual - Pima County Flood Control District
Stormwater Manual - Pima County Flood Control District
Stormwater Manual - Pima County Flood Control District
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Mulch Tackifiers/Nettings/Emulsions – Use according to the manufacturer’s<br />
recommendations. This is a superior method in areas of water concentration to hold<br />
mulch in place.<br />
Wood Fiber – Wood fiber hydroseeder slurries may be used to tack straw mulch. This<br />
combination treatment is well suited to steep slopes and critical areas, and severe<br />
climate conditions.<br />
For more detailed information on mulch application, see Section 11.4.1- Mulch.<br />
Maintenance<br />
New seed shall have adequate water for growth, through either natural means or irrigation,<br />
until plants are firmly established.<br />
Seeded areas shall be inspected every two weeks after planting and after each rainfall of 0.5<br />
inches or more. Areas requiring additional seed and mulch shall be repaired within 48 hours.<br />
If vegetative cover is not established within 21 days, the area shall be reseeded. If less than<br />
70 percent groundcover is established, seed and fertilize, using half of rates originally applied,<br />
and mulch. If less than 40 percent groundcover occurs, follow original seedbed preparation<br />
methods, seeding and mulching recommendations, and apply lime and fertilizer as needed<br />
according to soil tests.<br />
11.4.4 Sod<br />
Sod is used to stabilize fine-graded disturbed areas by establishing permanent grass stands.<br />
Sod has several purposes or applications including:<br />
establishment of permanent turf immediately<br />
prevention of erosion and damage from sediment and runoff by stabilization of the soil<br />
surface<br />
reduction of dust and mud associated with bare soil surfaces<br />
stabilization of drainageways where concentrated overland flow will occur<br />
Design Criteria<br />
Sodding shall be used for disturbed areas that require immediate vegetative cover. Locations<br />
particularly suited to stabilization with sod include waterways carrying intermittent flow and<br />
the area around drop inlets in grassed waterways.<br />
The species of sod selected shall be based on soil type, planned use of the area, and the<br />
amount of maintenance that can be devoted to the area in the future.<br />
Sod shall not be used to provide erosion control and prevent soil slippage on a soil that is not<br />
stable due to its structure, water movement, or excessive slope.<br />
Sod shall be installed within 36 hours of digging and removal from the field. Sod should not<br />
be used on slopes steeper than 2H:1V. If it is to be mowed, installation should be on slopes<br />
no greater than 3H:1V.<br />
STORMWATER MANUAL 11-18 August 29, 2011<br />
LEXINGTON-FAYETTE CO., KY.