Rogue Valley Stormwater Quality Design Manual
Stormwater Quality Design Manual
The Rogue Valley Stormwater Quality Design Manual (RVSWDM) applies to the cities of Ashland, Central Point, Medford, Phoenix, Talent, Eagle Point, and urbanized unincorporated Jackson County. Projects that will develop or redevelop more than 5,000 square feet of impervious surfaces (buildings, roads, parking lots, etc.) on a site must manage stormwater runoff in compliance with the Rogue Valley Stormwater Quality Design Manual (RVSWDM) found below.
RVSS Stormwater Quality Incentive Policy, Stormwater Plan Submittal Requirements, see Stormwater Submittal Requirements
Rebuilding After Fire:
Within the Almeda fire destroyed area, RVSS will follow the lead of the county and cities with regard to stormwater management requirements. For projects that the county/city require site plan review, RVSS will require submittal of a stormwater management plan in compliance with the current (at time of submittal) Rogue Valley Stormwater Quality Design Manual. If no site plan review is required by the city/county, RVSS will not require stormwater management.
An Erosion prevention and sediment control permit (1200-C/CN) will still be required for all projects disturbing over one acre. Application materials should be submitted directly to RVSS.
Design Manual
Rogue Valley Stormwater Quality Design Manual (with Appendices), Revised July, 2025RVSQDM (Main Chapters Only, No Appendices), Revised July, 2025Appendix and Details
Appendix A
Infiltration Testing MethodologyFalling Head Test Report FormAppendix B:
Simplified Approach Procedure and DetailsAppendix C:
Santa Barbara Urban Hydrograph Spreadsheet ExampleSanta Barbara Urban Hydrograph - example spreadsheet for download (updated 9/29/17)**Storage volumes previously calculated in this spreadsheet may not be used for detention design, refer to section 3.3 of the Rogue Valley Stormwater Design Manual.**
Appendix D:
NRCS Method: Time of Concentration Calculation and Table of Runoff Curve NumbersMedford IDF CurvesAppendix E:
Plant SpecificationsAppendix F:
General Notes, Standard Drawings, and Standard DetailsRequired General Notes for All Stormwater FacilitiesAppendix G:
SWAT Pre-Approved Proprietary SW Treatment TechnologiesAppendix H
Stormwater Operation and Maintenance Plan Template
O&M Manual TemplateSection B: RVSS Declaration of Covenants (formerly the SW O&M Agreement) Medford Declaration of CovenantsSection C: Medford Subdivision O&M AgreementSection F: SW Facility Inspection and Maintenance WorksheetsSection H: Hazardous Material Spill Fact SheetAppendix I: RVSS Stormwater Credits