Question from a Consultant

Can a wooded area be used as a Permanently Vegetated Area (PVA)?

Yes, a wooded area can meet the requirements listed in Section 81 as long as it is:

• Vegetated
• Permanent
• Meets the siting requirements outlined in the regulations
• The distance required for the PVA can be met for the type of structure requiring the runoff management.

It is important to remember that some wooded areas may be hiding surface water as defined by the regulation. Make sure the wooded area does not contain surface water such as creeks, bogs, fens, swamps or marsh areas within the required length of the flowpath. In the planning process for all PVAs, you need to consider more than just : Is the PVA an allowable runoff management option. One key question to ask in all situations is "Will the PVA actually be capable of managing the runoff."