LID definition

LID means “low impact development” a Stormwater management strategy that seeks to mitigate the impacts of increased runoff and Stormwater pollution by managing runoff as close to its source as possible. LID comprises a set of site design strategies that minimize runoff and distributed, small scale structural practices that mimic natural or predevelopment hydrology through the processes of infiltration, evapotranspiration, harvesting, filtration, and detention of Stormwater.
LID means Learning Improvement Day.

Examples of LID in a sentence

  • GI BMPs and LID should be developed based upon physical site conditions and the origin, nature and the anticipated quantity, or amount, of potential pollutants.

  • GI BMPs and low impact development (LID) should be utilized to meet the goal of maintaining natural hydrology to reduce stormwater runoff volume, reduce erosion, encourage infiltration and groundwater recharge, and reduce pollution.

  • Stormwater management LID standards that preserve or mimic the natural hydrologic features and characteristics of the land.

  • LID practices that minimize land disturbance during construction activities.

  • LID practices in design of sites, buildings, structures and roadways.


More Definitions of LID

LID. (“caead”) means a cover designed to retain the content in a cup or takeaway food container or to help maintain the temperature of the content of the cup or takeaway food container;
LID means a local improvement district established by the county.
LID means Limited Improvement District. "NRS" means Nevada Revised Statues as
LID means any cover to a container which can be affixed in such a way as to prevent the contents of the container from spilling or from being transferred about the premises or adjacent premises by wind or other natural causes.
LID means Limited Improvement District. “N/A” means not applicable. “NAC” means
LID means a secured cover over the deal chip tray, designed to prevent access of the gaming chips contained in the chip tray.