(A) Reference to Design Manual.
(1) The Code Enforcement Board shall use the policy, criteria, and information, including technical specifications and standards, in the Design Manual as the basis for decisions about storm water management permits and about the design, implementation and performance of structural and non-structural storm water BMPs.
(2) The Design Manual includes a list of acceptable storm water treatment practices, including the specific design criteria for each storm water practice. Storm water treatment practices that are designed and constructed in accordance with these design and sizing criteria will be presumed to meet the minimum water quality performance standards of this chapter and the phase II laws. Failure to construct storm water treatment practices in accordance with these criteria may subject the violator to a civil penalty as described in § 155.21.
(B) Relationship of design manual to other laws and regulations. If the specifications or guidelines of the Design Manual are more restrictive or apply a higher standard than other laws or regulations, that fact shall not prevent application of the specifications or guidelines in the Design Manual.
(C) Changes to standards and specifications standards, specifications, guidelines, policies, criteria, or other information in the Design Manual in affect at the time of acceptance of a complete application shall control and shall be utilized in reviewing the application and in implementing this ordinance with regard to the application.
(D) Amendments to Design Manual.
(1) The Design Manual may be updated and expanded from time to time, based on advancements in technology and engineering, improved knowledge of local conditions, or local monitoring or maintenance experience.
(2) Prior to amending or updating the Design Manual, proposed changes shall be generally publicized and made available for review, and an opportunity for comment by interested persons shall be provided.
(Ord. 14-1009, passed 8-25-14)