Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Program (VESMP)
Henrico County administers a Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Program (VESMP) as required by the Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Act (§ 62.1-44.15:24 et seq. of the Code of Virginia). The requirements of the program, as well as the other environmental programs implemented in the County, are described in the Henrico County Environmental Compliance Manual.
Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreements and Record Drawing Policy
- Declaration of Covenants for Inspection and Maintenance of Stormwater Management Facilities for proprietary/manufactured devices
- Declaration of Covenants for Inspection and Maintenance of Stormwater Management Facilities for facilities with safety concerns and access-related concerns, such as vegetated roofs, wet ponds, permeable pavement, and facilities with underground/enclosed chambers
- Declaration of Covenants for Inspection and Maintenance of Stormwater Management Facilities for other facilities
- Land Record Cover Sheet
- BMP Acceptance and CRD Policy
Standard Plan Sheets
- POD Cover Sheet.dwg
- POD Cover Sheet.pdf
- Subdivision Cover Sheet.dwg
- Subdivision Cover Sheet.pdf
- Erosion and Sediment Control Details 2024
- Erosion and Sediment Control Notes 2024
- Standard Construction Notes and Details
• Standard Construction Notes and Details.dwg
• Standard Construction Notes and Details – pdf
Environmental Compliance Bond
- Environmental Compliance Agreement for use of the Environmental Compliance Bond (replaces the previous Erosion and Sediment Control Agreement)
- Letter of Credit Form
- Assignment for Environmental Compliance Measures
- Agreement in Lieu of a Stormwater Management Plan
- Agreement in Lieu of an ECS Plan
Pollution Prevention Plan Sheets
A Pollution Prevention Plan sheet must be included in plans for projects requiring coverage under the General Construction Permit.
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Templates
These templates can be used for projects within Henrico County.
- Construction activities such as subdivisions and plans of development
- Construction on single-family residential lots (.docx)
Compliance Checklists
The following checklists will be used by County staff to review for compliance with the applicable requirements.
- Design Plan Review Comments
- Traffic – Plan Review Comments
- Construction – Plan Review Comments
- WQRA – Plan Review Comments
SWM Review Checklists
In addition, review checklists have been developed for each stormwater management (SWM) facility type described in the Henrico County Environmental Compliance Manual. The applicable checklist will be used to review each SWM facility proposed on a project.
- 01 Rooftop Disconnect Checklist Spec. No. 1
- 02 Sheet Flow Checklist Spec. No. 2
- 03 Grass Channel Spec No. 3
- 04 Soil Amendments Checklist Spec. No. 4
- 05 Vegetated Roof Spec. No. 5
- 06 Rainwater Harvesting Checklist Spec. No. 6
- 07 Permeable Pavement Checklist Spec. No. 7
- 08 Infiltration Checklist Spec. No. 8
- 09 Bioretention Spec. No. 9
- 10 Dry Swale Checklist Spec. No. 10
- 11 Wet Swale Checklist Spec. No. 11
- 12 Filtering Practice Checklist Spec. No. 12
- 13 Constructed Wetland Checklist Spec. No. 13
- 14 Wet Pond Checklist Spec. No. 14
- 15 Extended Detention Checklist Spec. No. 15
Adequate Outfall and Conveyance
Information on Adequate Outfall and Conveyance.
Calculation Worksheets
Stormwater program calculation worksheets for your project.
