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Drainage Policy

Except as permitted by this policy, the natural topography, drainage pattern and perviousness of any lot, tract or parcel of land within the territory of the Authority may not be altered by grading, filling, excavating, or subdividing.

No plat, replat, summary plat, development plan or subdivision of any land within the territory of the Authority may be approved by the governing authority of a public body without SSCAFCA’s written approval. Applications for plat, summary plat, replat, development plan, or subdivision approval filed with any public body must be accompanied by certain submittals to SSCAFCA, as spelled out in SSCAFCA’s Drainage Policy.

Drainage Policy can be downloaded HERE

Lateral Erosion Envelope (LEE)

LEE Informational Brochure can be downloaded HERE

The LEE has been incorporated into the City of Rio Rancho’s Flood Hazard Prevention Ordinance.  All proposed developments within the LEE should comply with local ordinances.

SSCAFCA periodically updates the limits of the LEE to reflect current infrastructure, etc.  For the most recent LEE extents in your project area, contact SSCAFCA’s Development Review team.

Other Reference Materials

SSCAFCA Guidelines for Allowable Velocities in Piping Systems

SSCAFCA Resolution 1992-8: Greenbelt Concept

HEC-15 Design of Roadside Channels with Flexible Linings

Mile High Flood District Criteria Manual

Rio Rancho, NM Code of Ordinances, Chapter 152: Flood Hazard Prevention

Rio Rancho, NM Code of Ordinances, Chapter 153: Erosion Control; Storm Drainage

Rio Rancho, NM Code of Ordinances, Chapter 154: Planning and Zoning

Rio Rancho, NM Code of Ordinances, Chapter 155: Subdivisions