Plan submission will be according to the requirements set forth
in the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance,[1] or as required by the Township Land Use Administrator.
A.
The Engineer shall review the stormwater management plan for consistency
with this chapter. Any stormwater management plan found incomplete
shall not be accepted for review and shall be returned to the applicant.
B.
The Engineer shall review the stormwater management plan for any
subdivision or land development against the Subdivision and Land Development
Ordinance provisions not superseded by this chapter.
C.
When required by regulation, the County Conservation District shall
review and approve the erosion and sedimentation control plan for
consistency with PADEP's Chapter 102 regulations.
D.
One copy of the stormwater management site plan and any corresponding
reports must be provided to the Allegheny County Conservation District
(when requested by the District).
E.
For activities regulated by this chapter, the Engineer shall notify
the Township whether or not the stormwater management plan is consistent
with this chapter.
(1)
Should the stormwater management plan be determined to be consistent
with this chapter, the Engineer shall forward an approval letter to
the Township Land Use Administrator who will then forward a copy to
the applicant.
(2)
Should the stormwater management plan be determined to be inconsistent
with this chapter, the Engineer shall forward a disapproval letter
to the Township Land Use Administrator who will then forward a copy
to the applicant. The disapproval letter shall cite the reason(s)
and specific ordinance sections for the disapproval. Disapproval may
be due to inadequate information to make a reasonable judgment as
to compliance with the stormwater management plan. Any disapproved
stormwater management plans may be revised by the applicant and resubmitted
to the Township consistent with this chapter. Direct submissions to
the Engineer will not be considered official and are discouraged.
F.
For regulated activities specified in Article II of this chapter, which require a building permit, the Engineer shall notify the Township Building Inspector in writing, within a time frame consistent with the Township Building Code and/or Township Subdivision Ordinance,[1] whether the stormwater management plan is consistent with
this chapter and forward a copy of the approval/disapproval letter
to the applicant. Any disapproved Stormwater Management plan may be
revised by the applicant and resubmitted consistent with this chapter.
G.
For regulated activities under this chapter that require an NPDES
permit application, the applicant shall forward a copy of the Engineer's
letter stating that the stormwater management plan is consistent with
the stormwater management plan to the County Conservation District.
PADEP and the County Conservation District may consider the Engineer's
review comments in determining whether to issue a permit.
H.
The Township shall not grant preliminary or final approval to any subdivision or land development for regulated activities specified in Article II of this chapter if the stormwater management plan has been found to be inconsistent with the stormwater management plan, as determined by the Engineer. All required permits from PADEP must be obtained prior to approval of any subdivision or land development.
I.
No building permits shall be issued for any regulated activity specified in Article II of this chapter if the stormwater management plan has been found to be inconsistent with this chapter, as determined by the Engineer, or without considering the comments of the Engineer. All required permits from PADEP must be obtained prior to issuance of a building permit.
J.
The applicant shall be responsible for completing record, as-built,
drawings of all stormwater management facilities included in the approved
stormwater management plan. The record drawings and an explanation
of any discrepancies with the design plans shall be submitted to the
Engineer for final approval. In no case shall the Township approve
the record drawings until the Township receives a copy of an approved
highway occupancy permit from the PennDOT District Office, NPDES permit,
and any other applicable permits or approvals, from PADEP or the County
Conservation District. The above permits and approvals must be based
on the record drawings. The record drawings must include copies of
all applicable permits and approvals.
K.
The Township's approval of a stormwater management plan shall be valid for a period not to exceed five years commencing on the date that the Township approves the stormwater management plan. If stormwater management facilities included in the approved Stormwater Management plan have not been constructed, or if constructed and record drawings of these facilities have not been approved within this time period, then the Township may consider the stormwater management plan disapproved and may revoke any and all permits. Stormwater management plans that are considered disapproved by the Township shall be resubmitted in accordance with § 266-6.4 of this chapter.
A.
A modification to a stormwater management plan under review by the Township for a development site that involves a change in stormwater management facilities or techniques, or that involves the relocation or redesign of stormwater management facilities, or that is necessary because soil or other conditions are not as stated on the stormwater management plan as determined by the Engineer, shall require a resubmission of a modified stormwater management plan consistent with this chapter and shall be subject to review as specified in Article VI of this chapter.
A.
A disapproved stormwater management plan may be resubmitted; with the revisions addressing the Engineer's concerns documented in writing and addressed to the Township Land Use Administrator in accordance with Article VI of this chapter and distributed accordingly and shall be subject to review as specified in Article VI of this chapter. Any applicable Township review and inspection fee must accompany a resubmission of a disapproved stormwater management plan.
A.
Fees may be established from time to time by the Township in accordance
with applicable laws to defray plan review and construction inspection
costs incurred by the Township. All fees shall be paid by the applicant
at the time of stormwater management plan submission.
B.
Any fees established pursuant to this chapter may include, but not
necessarily be limited to, any of the following:
(1)
Administrative costs.
(2)
The review of the stormwater management plan by the Township,
county (if applicable), Allegheny County Conservation District (if
applicable) and the Engineer(s).
(3)
The site inspections.
(4)
The inspection of stormwater management facilities and stormwater
management improvements during construction.
(5)
The final inspection upon completion of the stormwater management
facilities.
(6)
Any additional work required to enforce any permit provisions
regulated by this chapter, correct violations, and assure proper completion
of stipulated remedial actions.
