§ 53.130 ACCEPTANCE OF STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS.
   Subsequent to the applicant satisfying the requirements of the stormwater regulations and other applicable ordinances, and the issuances of appropriate permits and/or approvals, the applicant shall, during construction, arrange for and schedule the following inspections by the city.
   (A)   During the clearing operation, excavation, after significant rainfall, and at other times determined by the City Engineer, to assure that effective control practices relative to erosion and sedimentation are being followed.
   (B)   All public underground conveyance and control structures prior to backfilling, and all taps of private underground conveyance systems into public conveyance systems.
   (C)   Final inspection when all public systems required under the approved stormwater management plan have been installed.
   (D)   The professional engineer for the project shall submit a signed and sealed set of as-built plans, on electronic disk and reproducible Mylar brand polyester film drawing sheets, to certify the system has been constructed as designed and satisfies all conditions of the stormwater management plan. Where changes have been made to the stormwater management system which deviate from the approved construction plans, the professional engineer shall submit supporting documentation with the as-built plans, which proves that the stormwater system shall be in compliance with the stormwater regulations.
   (E)   Maintenance and compliance inspections of stormwater management systems shall be conducted on a routine, periodic basis, as deemed appropriate by the city, or as complaints arise concerning the system. By seeking and obtaining plan approval under the stormwater regulations, the operator and owner shall be deemed to have consented to inspections by the city and other appropriate regulatory agencies or departments upon presentation of proper identification by the representative(s) of the agency(ies) conducting the inspections.
   (F)   Public improvements. Public stormwater conveyance and control systems may be accepted for public use after the following minimum conditions have been met:
      (1)   The applicant shall provide to the City Engineer security according to § 152.045 of the Dublin Code of Ordinances;
      (2)   The applicant shall provide to the City Engineer as-built plans according to division (D) of this section of the stormwater regulations; and
      (3)   The as-built plans have been reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.
   (G)   Private improvements. Private stormwater conveyance and control systems may be approved for use after the following minimum conditions have been met:
      (1)   The applicant shall provide to the City Engineer as-built plans according to division (D) of this section of the stormwater regulations; and
      (2)   The as-built plans have been reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. It shall not be legal to use the property (as opposed to the structure) until the as-built plans have been received and approved by the City Engineer and the stormwater improvements have been completed as shown on the approved as-built plans.
(Ord. 48-05, passed 9-6-05) Penalty, see § 53.999