(A) Required performance assurances.
(1) As a condition of the building permit, improvement location permit, or demolition permit, the DSM and/or the permitting officer shall require the applicant to provide assurance in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit or a bond when the storm water management plan has been accepted, all applicable fees paid, and before construction begins.
(2) Said assurance will guarantee a good faith execution of all plans submitted in the application and any approved conditions.
(3) The assurance shall be for an amount equal to 120% of the total costs of all storm water management measures for the entire project. The above-mentioned costs shall be based on an estimate as prepared by a professional engineer or land surveyor registered in the State of Indiana. Said costs shall be for the installation and ongoing monitoring and maintenance of erosion control measures and the construction and ongoing monitoring and maintenance of storm drainage infrastructure, detention/retention facilities, and storm water quality measures, as regulated under this section, until the construction is completed, site is stabilized, and as-built plans are accepted by the town. Assurances shall be for a minimum of $2,000. Local governmental jurisdictions may require additional performance and/or maintenance assurances.
(4) The intent of this assurance is not only to complete the installation of storm drain infrastructure for the project, but also to assure that adequate storm water pollution prevention measures are properly installed and maintained. If adequate assurances are set aside by the project site owner for the overall project, proof of total assurance can be submitted in place of an individual storm water assurance.
(B) Projects under construction. Once land-disturbing activities commence, the project owner shall:
(1) Monitor construction activities and inspect all storm water pollution prevention measures in compliance with this chapter and the terms and conditions of the CSGP. Requirements for a self-monitoring program and other activities for active construction sites are included in the Standards.
(2) Be responsible for compliance with this chapter and the CSGP during construction activities and implementation of the terms and conditions provided in the storm water management permit application.
(3) Provide the DSM and/or the permitting officer documentation of informing or training the personnel associated with the project concerning the requirements of the SWPPP.
(4) Maintain documents and recordkeeping at the project site per the CSGP and the Standards.
(Ord. 2023-22, passed 12-28-23)