The following items shall be included in the
SWM site plan:
A.
Appropriate sections from the municipal Subdivision
and Land Development Ordinance[1] shall be followed in preparing the SWM site plans. In
instances where the municipality lacks subdivision and land development
regulations, the County Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance
shall be followed.
B.
The SWM site plan shall provide the following supplemental
information:
(1)
The overall stormwater management concept for the
project.
(2)
A determination of site conditions in accordance with Appendix B.[2] A detailed site evaluation shall be completed for projects
proposed in Karst topography.
[2]
Editor's Note: Appendix B is included at the end of this chapter.
(3)
Stormwater runoff computations as specified in this
chapter.
(4)
Expected project time schedule.
(5)
A soil erosion and sedimentation control plan, where
applicable, as prepared for and submitted to the approval authority.
(6)
The effect of the project (in terms of runoff volumes
and peak flows) on adjacent properties and on any existing municipal
stormwater collection system that may receive runoff from the project
site.
(7)
Plan and profile drawings of all SWM BMPs including
open channel and swales. Drawings shall indicate hydraulic facility.
(8)
SWM site plan shall show the locations of existing
and proposed septic tank infiltration areas and wells.
(9)
A permanent fifteen-foot-wide pathway for use by vehicles
shall be provided around all SWM BMPs, such as ponds and infiltration
structures. The pathways shall connect to a public thoroughfare.
(10)
The following signature block for the municipality:
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"_____________________________, on this date
(date of signature), has reviewed and hereby certify that the SWM
site plan meets all design standards and criteria of the Municipal
Ordinance."
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A.
The SWM site plan shall be reviewed by a qualified
professional for the municipality for consistency with the provisions
of this chapter. After review, the qualified professional shall provide
a written recommendation for the municipality to approve or disapprove
the SWM site plan. If it is recommended to disapprove the SWM site
plan, the qualified professional shall state the reasons for the disapproval
in writing. The qualified professional also may recommend approval
of the SWM site plan with conditions and, if so, shall provide the
acceptable conditions for approval in writing. The SWM site plan review
and recommendations shall be completed within the time allowed by
the Municipalities Planning Code for reviewing subdivision plans.
B.
The municipality shall notify the applicant in writing
within 45 calendar days whether the SWM site plan is approved or disapproved.
If disapproved, the municipality shall cite the reasons for disapproval.
C.
The municipality's approval of a SWM site plan shall be valid for a period not to exceed two years. This two-year time period shall commence on the date that the municipality signs the approved SWM site plan. If stormwater management facilities included in the approved SWM site plan have not been constructed, or if an as-built survey of these facilities has not been approved within this two-year time period, then the municipality may consider the SWM site plan disapproved and may revoke any and all permits. SWM site plans that are considered disapproved by the municipality shall be resubmitted in accordance with § 217-17 of this chapter.
A modification to a submitted SWM site plan
that involves a change in SWM BMPs or techniques, or that involves
the relocation or redesign of SWM BMPs, or that is necessary because
soil or other conditions are not as stated on the SWM site plan as
determined by the municipality, shall require a resubmission of the
modified SWM site plan in accordance with this article.
A disapproved SWM site plan may be resubmitted,
with the revisions addressing the municipality's concerns, to the
municipality in accordance with this article. The applicable review
fee must accompany a resubmission of a disapproved SWM site plan.
A.
The developer shall be responsible for completing
an as-built survey of all SWM BMPs included in the approved SWM site
plan. The as-built survey and an explanation of any discrepancies
with the design plans shall be submitted to the municipality.
B.
The submission shall include a certification of completion
from an engineer, architect, surveyor or other qualified person verifying
that all permanent SWM BMPs have been constructed according to the
plans and specifications and approved revisions thereto.
C.
After receipt of the completion certification by the
municipality, the municipality may conduct a final inspection.
