(A) Prior to any subdivision or development activity, the developer shall submit SWM plans for review and approval. Plan review shall be a three-step process, including:
(1) A SWM concept plan;
(2) A SWM development plan; and
(3) A final SWM plan, including a final erosion and sediment control plan.
(B) Combined plan applications.
(1) The Director may allow certain project types with minor impacts, including but not limited to those listed below in subsection (B)(2), to submit combined plan applications, provided that:
(a) Compliance with ESD to the MEP standard is demonstrated;
(b) All of the information required for each plan review phase is included.
(2) Project types that may be considered for combined plan applications include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) Plat applications proposing no more than 5 lots, a common driveway, road layback, frontage improvements, utility work, or entrance/road widening improvements;
(b) Bridge repair and rehabilitation projects;
(c) Road widening and repair projects;
(d) Minor building additions disturbing less than 1 acre of total area;
(e) Utility projects which do not propose any additional impervious area;
(f) Certain redevelopment projects where the SWM concept plan requirement to identify natural resources could be combined with the SWM development plan requirements;
(g) Residential projects consisting of 1 lot and disturbing less than 1 acre of total area; and
(h) Projects designated as fast track projects, based on criteria approved by the county.
(C) Approval of a SWM concept plan, a SWM development plan, or a final SWM plan under this chapter shall not relieve the developer from the obligation to comply with all other applicable requirements for development.
(D) Plans and designs for stormwater management shall be prepared, signed and sealed by a registered professional.
(E) If a stormwater BMP requires either a dam safety permit from MDE or small pond approval from the local SCD, the Division shall require that the design be prepared by a professional engineer licensed in the state.
(Ord. 10-09-544, 5-20-2010; Ord. 11-04-570, 3-1-2011; Ord. 14-23-678, 11-13-2014)