In order to control storm water damage and sediment pollution of water resources, wetlands, riparian areas, other natural areas, and public and private lands, the owner of each development area shall be responsible for developing a comprehensive Construction Site Plan.
(a) This plan will address storm water management (volume and peak rate of run-off), soil erosion, sediment and other wastes control.
(b) This plan must contain a description of controls appropriate for each construction operation covered by these regulations, and the operator must implement the planned controls in a timely manner.
(c) The plan and Best Management Practices (BMPs) used to satisfy the conditions of these regulations shall meet the standards and specifications in the current edition of the Ohio Rain Water and Land Development manual.
(d) The plan must make use of the practices that preserve the existing natural condition to the Maximum Extent Practicable (MEP).
(e) The plan shall identify the subcontractors engaged in activities that could impact storm water run-off.
(f) The Construction Site Plan shall contain signatures from all of the identified subcontractors indicating that they have been informed and understand their roles and responsibilities in complying with the Construction Site Plan.
(g) Detailed requirements for storm water management plans are found in the City of Defiance Storm Water Management standards. These standards are found in the City of Defiance Engineering Handbook.
(Ord. 7675. Passed 11-11-14.)