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How Raleigh residents can apply for Rainwater Rewards and what staff look for
Summary
To participate in Rainwater Rewards, Raleigh residents request a site consult through raleighnc.gov. City staff evaluate site footprint, flow paths, slope, soil, tree roots and utilities to determine which GSI practices will work on a property.
City staff advised that the first step for homeowners and property managers is to request a consult through the Raleigh Rainwater Rewards page on raleighnc.gov.
"Just get in touch with the City of Raleigh Stormwater folks. We have a website where we have a lot of information up there. You can request the consult," Justin Harcom said, describing the initial process.
During the consult, staff assess basic feasibility: where water flows on the site, available open footprint for a feature, slope, soil type, underground utilities, tree cover and property lines. Staff warned that not every property is suitable for every practice and that some projects carry more complexity than others.
Staff also cautioned that GSI is often not the right solution to address natural stream overflow or floodplain flooding; the program focuses on capturing roof and hardscape runoff at the property level.
Provenance: topicintro SEG 117; topfinish SEG 170.
Speakers: Justin Harcom, Heather Montgomery.
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