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Technical Guidance Manual (TGM)

 

Article/Title

Version

 Date
Introduction (95 KB)

2

 5/31/2019
Article 2. Applicability and General Conditions (540 KB)

3

 5/31/2019
Article 3. Watershed Management Permit Requirements and Submittals (412 KB)

3

 5/31/2019
Article 4. Requirements for Erosion and Sediment Control (405 KB)

2

 5/26/2020
Article 5. Requirements for Stormwater Management (3.1 MB)

4

 6/13/2025
Article 6. Requirements for Flood Protection Areas (2.3 MB)

1

 8/1/2015
Article 7. Requirements for Sewer Construction (1.1 MB)

2

 10/13/2021
Article 8. Infiltration / Inflow Control Program (3.2 MB)

1

 8/1/2015
Article 9. Maintenance (5.8 MB)

1

 8/1/2015
Article 10. Inspections (1.5 MB)

1

 8/1/2015
Article 14. Administration (639 KB)

2

 6/28/2019
Appendix A. Definitions - refer to Appendix A of WMO for current definitions (185 KB)

3

 5/16/2019
Appendix B. Cook County FIRMs (418 KB)

1

 8/1/2015
Appendix C. Standard Details and Notes

 

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Appendix D. Sample Completed IICP Report Forms (418 KB)

1

 8/1/2015
Appendix E. Sewer Permit Ordinance and Manual of Procedures (3.6 MB)

1

 5/16/2019