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BEsT MANAGEMENT PRACTICEs HANDbooK - Tahoe BMP

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4.5.1.10 CONSTRUCTION STAGINGAlternative Names: Temporary Storage YardDESCRIPTIONA construction staging area is a physical location used for the storage ofconstruction related equipment and materials such as vehicles and stockpiles.On sites less than 1 acre the staging area may be the exact same area as theconstruction boundary area, but for construction sites greater than 1 acre asmaller area within the construction boundary, or in close proximity, shouldbe delineated as the staging area.APPLICABILITY• Applicable to all construction sites.• Locate staging areas on flat areas in high land capability districts.• Paved areas or land that is already disturbed are both ideal locations forconstruction staging.• Make sure that the use, identified in the TRPA Code of Ordinances asStorage Yards, is an approved or special use within the Plan Area Statementor Community Plan where the staging area is located.Advantages• Limits the amount of soil disturbed and sediment transmission within theconstruction site.• Clearly identifies an area within the construction site to store equipmentand materials.<strong>BMP</strong> DESIGN APPROACHPollutant SourceControlHydrologic SourceControlStormwater TreatmentSCALE OF APPLICATIONAll SFR and MFR < 1acreMFR 1-5 Acre andCICU < 5 acresMFR and CICU > 5acres and all WQIPsTYPE OF APPLICATIONTemporaryPermanentDisadvantages• NoneDESIGN CONSIDERATIONS• Identify all construction staging areas on the plans and make sure the areasare approved by the permitting authority.• Delineate the staging area with construction boundary fencing and posting asign identifying the area as the construction staging area.INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS• Install all applicable temporary <strong>BMP</strong>s within the staging area such as vehicletracking, sediment control, vegetation protection, and stockpilemanagement.• The staging area shall be restored to its original state or an improved state atthe end of construction or when it ceases to be a staging area for theconstruction site.TRPA <strong>BMP</strong> HandbookChapter 4: <strong>BMP</strong> Toolkit2012 4.5.1.10-Construction StagingPage 1

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