Last Updated 08/14/2026
Excerpts from Jamestown Municipal Code
Chapter 31- Stormwater Management
Sec. 31-3. – Scope.
Every applicant for a building permit, addition, subdivision approval, a permit to allow construction activities that involve digging, grubbing, grading and the removal of plant vegetation and any other disturbance of the ground must submit a stormwater management plan to the city. No building permit, subdivision approval or permit to allow construction activities or other disturbance of the ground shall be issued or allowed until approval of the stormwater management plan or a waiver of the approval requirement has been obtained.
Sec. 31-7. – Contents of stormwater management plan.
All stormwater management plans, drawings, specifications, and computations for the stormwater management facilities must be submitted for review to the office of the city engineer. Any plan for developments five (5) acres or larger shall contain a validated seal and be signed by a professional engineer registered in the State of North Dakota. At a minimum, the stormwater management plan shall contain the following information:
- Stormwater management plan report
- Constructions plans and specifications
- Existing site map
- Site construction plan
- Plans of final site conditions
Sec. 31-21. – Construction activities.
Construction operations must at a minimum comply with the following requirements:
(1) Site dewatering. Water pumped from the site shall be treated by temporary sedimentation basins, grit chambers, sand filters, up flow chambers, hydro-cyclones, soil concentrators or other appropriate controls as deemed necessary. Water may not be discharged in a manner that causes erosion, sedimentation, or flooding on the site, the receiving channels, or any wetland.
(2) Waste and material disposal. All waste materials (including garbage, debris, cleaning wastes, wastewater, toxic materials, or hazardous materials) shall be properly disposed of off-site and not allowed to be carried by runoff or wind.
(3) Tracking management. At the end of each work day any material placed on a public or private road shall be removed (not by flushing) to prevent sediment tracking.
(4) Water quality protection. The construction contractor shall be required to control oil and fuel spills, and the discharge of any chemicals to prevent such spills or discharges from entering any watercourse, sump, sewer system, water body, or wetland.
(5) Site erosion and sedimentation control. Construction operations must include erosion and sedimentation control measures meeting accepted design criteria, standards and specifications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to my stormwater obligations once construction is finished in Jamestown?
The stormwater management plan approved before construction, including its final site conditions plan, becomes the standard the completed property is measured against. That plan documents how the site is supposed to manage stormwater once work is done, and it’s what the city refers back to when confirming a property is in compliance.
Am I responsible for maintaining the stormwater features shown in my approved plan after construction in Jamestown?
Yes. Once a stormwater management plan has been approved and a permit issued on that basis, the property is expected to match and continue operating according to that approved final site conditions plan. Deviating from it without city approval puts the property out of compliance with the terms the permit was granted under.
Who enforces post-construction stormwater compliance in Jamestown?
The city engineer’s office, the same authority that reviews and approves stormwater management plans before construction, is also the point of enforcement if a completed site is found to be out of compliance with its approved plan.
How can AQUALIS help with post-construction stormwater compliance in Jamestown?
Since Jamestown doesn’t publish a one-size-fits-all post-construction maintenance schedule, AQUALIS can pull the specific permit conditions and approved plan for a property, confirm exactly what the city expects going forward, and then handle the inspection, maintenance, and documentation needed to keep the site matching its approved final site conditions plan.
The information on this page is provided for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Regulations change frequently — AQUALIS makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of this content, and any reliance on it is at your own risk. Consult a qualified professional or your local regulatory authority to confirm requirements applicable to your specific property.
