Greater Phoenix green infrastructure and LID handbook
Greater Phoenix green infrastructure handbook
Low Impact Development (LID) details for alternative stormwater management
The Greater Phoenix Green Infrastructure Handbook: Low Impact Development (LID) Details for Alternative Stormwater Management (LID Handbook) is now available for public and private sector use!
LID techniques
The LID Handbook includes guidance and technical standard details and specifications for select LID techniques, so local design, planning, and development professionals can more easily integrate green infrastructure (GI) and LID in new and/or retrofit projects throughout Maricopa County. LID techniques included in the Handbook:
- Bioretention planters
- Bioretention systems
- Bioswales – vegetated or rock
- Curb extensions
- Curb openings
- Domed overflow structures
- Permeable pavements
- Sediment traps
- Stormwater harvesting basins
PDF downloads of individual LID standard details
- LID 1 – Permeable Pavements
Download CAD File - LID 2 – Curb Openings
Download CAD File - LID 3 – Curb Openings
Download CAD File - LID 4 – Sediment Traps
Download CAD File - LID 5 – Stormwater Harvesting Basins
Download CAD File - LID 6 – Vegetated or Rock Bioswales
Download CAD File - LID 7 – Bioretention Systems
Download CAD File - LID 8 – Curb Extensions
Download CAD File - LID 9 – Bioretention Planter
Download CAD File
Have a suggested improvement, change, or addition to the LID Handbook?
Please email here to submit your suggestion with a description. Our goal is to continue improving and growing LID information and resources available to local Arizona communities.