(a) Pre-Application Meeting. The applicant shall attend a Pre-Application Meeting with the City Engineer and/or the Building Commissioner to discuss the proposed project, review the requirements of this regulation, identify unique aspects of the project that must be addressed during the review process, and establish a preliminary review and approval schedule.
(b) Preliminary Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan. The applicant shall submit two (2) sets of a Preliminary Comprehensive Stormwater Management and the applicable fees to the Building Commissioner. The Preliminary Plan shall show the proposed property boundaries, setbacks, dedicated open space, public roads, water resources, SCMs, and easements in sufficient detail and engineering analysis to allow the City of Garfield Heights to determine if the site is laid out in a manner that meets the intent of this regulation and if the proposed SCMs are capable of controlling runoff from the site in compliance with this regulation. The applicant shall submit two (2) sets of the Preliminary Plan and applicable fees as follows:
(1) For subdivisions. In conjunction with the submission of the preliminary subdivision plan.
(2) For other construction projects where the development or redevelopment plan will result in the installation of impervious areas, artificial turf or permeable pavement systems: In conjunction with the application for a Zoning Permit.
(3) For general clearing projects: In conjunction with the application for a zoning permit.
(c) Final Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan. The applicant shall submit two (2) sets of a Final Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan and the applicable fees to the City of Garfield Heights Building Commissioner in conjunction with the submittal of the final plat, improvement plans, or application for a building or zoning permit for the site. Final Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plans shall meet the requirements of Section 1170.08 and shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to approval of the final plat and/or before issuance of a zoning permit.
(d) Review and Comment. The City Engineer shall review the Preliminary and Final Plans submitted and shall approve or return for revisions with comments and recommendations for revisions. A Preliminary or Final Plan rejected because of deficiencies shall receive a narrative report stating specific problems and the procedures for filing a revised Preliminary or Final Plan.
(e) Approval Necessary. The Building Commissioner shall not issue a zoning permit without an approved Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan.
(f) Valid for Two Years. Approvals issued in accordance with this regulation shall remain valid for two (2) years from the date of approval or as stipulated in the Construction General Permit. The Building Commissioner shall reserve the right to extend the approvals if the site has been actively maintained and managed, in accordance with the City ordinances and policies. (Ord. 60-2023. Passed 8-14-23.)