The City of Northfield takes an active role in managing stormwater run-off in flood prevention, erosion control, and to reduce pollution of our local waterways. This site provide information about our ongoing and future efforts such as our
Comprehensive Surface Water Management Plan.
Around Your Home
You are generally responsible for grading issues around your home: ensuring that stormwater does not pond around your foundation; not creating drainage problems for neighbors. The City encourages the reduction in run-off and pollution from your home.
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Construction and grading projects are required to obtain a permit from the city that specifies how run-off will be managed to prevent soil erosion.
Stormwater Utility
The City maintains a stormwater utility fee that supports the ongoing efforts to manage stormwater run-off and pollution control. The utility fee is assessed for each property holder within the city and is charged on the monthly
utility bill (see the line-item labeled "Storm Water").
Surface Water Management Ordinance
The City is revising and updating its surface water management ordinance to bring it up to current standards and to make it more user friendly. For more information on this process please visit our
project website.
Flood Maps and Information
The City of Northfield participates in the federal flood insurance program managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The City provides basic information about flood hazards, links to FEMA web resources, and flood map resources.
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