(A) All proposed subdivisions shall be reviewed prior to recording with the Register of Deeds by submitting a vicinity map to the Watershed Administrator to determine whether or not the property is located within the designated Public Water Supply Watershed. Subdivisions that are not within the designated watershed area shall not be subject to the provisions of this chapter and may be recorded provided the Watershed Administrator affixes his signature to a legend on the plat certifying the subdivision is not located within the watershed. In addition, subdivisions within a WS-IV watershed are subject to the provisions of this chapter only when an erosion and sedimentation plan is required under the provisions of state law, or approved local program. Subdivisions within the designated watershed area shall comply with the provisions of this subchapter and all other state and local requirements that may apply.
(B) Subdivision applications shall be filed with the Watershed Administrator. The application shall include a completed application form, two copies of the plat and supporting documentation deemed necessary by the Watershed Administrator (see Appendix A).
(C) The Watershed Administrator shall review the completed application and submit recommendations to the Watershed Review Board for further review and final action. The Watershed Review Board shall either approve, approve conditionally or disapprove each application by a majority vote of the members present and voting. First consideration of the application shall be at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board after the application is submitted. The Board shall take final action within 45 days of its first consideration. The Watershed Administrator may provide public agencies an opportunity to review and make recommendations. However, failure of the agencies to submit their comments and recommendations shall not delay the Board's action within the prescribed time limit. Those public agencies may include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) The District Highway Engineer with regard to proposed streets and highways.
(2) The Director of the Health Department with regard to proposed private water system or sewer systems normally approved by the Health Department.
(3) The State Division of Environmental Management with regard to proposed sewer systems normally approved by the Division, engineered storm water controls or storm water management in general.
(4) Any other agency or official designated by the Watershed Administrator.
(D) If the Watershed Review Board approves the application, such approval shall be indicated on both copies of the plat by the following certificate and signed by the chairman or other authorized member of the Board:
Certificate of Approval for Recording
"I certify that the plat shown hereon complies with the Watershed Protection Chapter and is approved by the Watershed Review Board for recording in the Register of Deeds office.
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Date Chairman, Watershed Review Board
Date Chairman, Watershed Review Board
NOTICE: This property is located within a Public Water Supply Watershed - development restrictions may apply."
(E) If the Watershed Review Board disapproves or approves conditionally the application, the reasons for such action shall be stated in writing for the applicant and entered in the minutes. The subdivider may make changes and submit a revised plan which shall constitute a separate request for the purpose of review.
(F) All subdivision plats shall comply with the requirements for recording of the County Register of Deeds.
(G) The subdivider shall provide the Watershed Administrator with evidence the plat has been recorded with the Register of Deeds within five working days of its being recorded.
(Ord. 93-22, passed 6-24-93; Am. Ord. 21-26, passed 7-12-21)