(a) SWQM Plans issued in accordance with this regulation do not relieve the site owner of responsibility for obtaining all other necessary permits and/or approvals from federal, state, and/or county agencies. If requirements vary, the most stringent shall be followed.
(b) SWQM Plans shall be accompanied by other permits and documentation relevant to the project, including, but not limited to, those listed below. No soil-disturbing activity shall begin before all necessary state and federal permits have been granted to the owner or operator.
(1) Proof of compliance with the Ohio EPA General Storm Water NPDES Permit. Proof of compliance shall be, but is not limited to, a copy of the NPDES General Storm Water Permit Notice of Intent; and the Ohio EPA Director’s Acceptance Letter for the NPDES Permit.
(2) Proof of compliance with Section 404 of the Clean Water Act administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or Section 401 Water Quality Standards of the Ohio EPA relating to waters of the United States under its jurisdiction. Proof of compliance shall be, but not limited to, a copy of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and/or Ohio EPA permit, showing project approval and any restrictions that apply to site activities, if an Individual Permit is required for the development project. If an Individual Permit is not required, the site owner shall submit proof of compliance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s Nationwide Permit Program. This shall include, but is not limited to, one of the following:
A. A letter from the site owner verifying that a qualified professional has surveyed the site and found no waters of the United States. Such a letter shall be noted on site plans submitted to the Community.
B. A site plan showing that any proposed fill waters of the United States conform with the general and specific conditions specified in the applicable Nationwide Permit. Wetlands, and other waters of the United States, shall be delineated by protocols accepted by the US Army Corps of Engineers at the time of application of this regulation.
(3) Proof of compliance with the Ohio Dam Safety Law administered by ODNR Division of Water. Proof of compliance shall be, but is not limited to, a copy of the ODNR Division of Water permit number, a copy of the project approval letter from the ODNR Division of Water, or a letter from the site owner explaining why the Ohio Dam Safety Law is not applicable.
(Ord. 08-14. Passed 3-3-08.)