(a) Pre-Application Meeting: The applicant shall attend a Pre-Application Meeting with the Girard City Service Director 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 Storm Water Management Plan: The applicant shall submit two (2) sets of a Preliminary Comprehensive Storm Water Management Plan (Preliminary Plan) and the applicable fees to the Girard City Service Director. The Preliminary Plan shall show the proposed property boundaries, setbacks, dedicated open space, public roads, water resources, storm water control facilities, and easements in sufficient detail and engineering analysis to allow the Girard City Service Director to determine if the site is laid out in a manner that meets the intent of this regulation and if the proposed storm water management practices 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: 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 Storm Water Management Plan: The applicant shall submit two (2) sets of a Final Comprehensive Storm Water Management Plan (Final Plan) and the applicable fees to the Girard City Service Director in conjunction with the submittal of the final plat, improvement plans, or application for a building or zoning permit for the site. The Final Plan shall meet the requirements of Section 1331.08
and shall be approved by the Girard City Service Director prior to approval of the final plat and/or before issuance of a zoning permit by the Zoning Inspector or building permit by the Building Inspector.
(d) Review and Comment: The Girard City Service Director 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) SWCD Approval: The site owner shall submit a letter or report from the Trumbull County SWCD that states that the Soil Erosion and Sediment Control, Storm Water Management and Riparian Setback and Wetland Setback Plans appear to meet Ohio EPA and local regulations. The applicant or his or her designated representative will pay any costs associated with obtaining the report(s) from the Trumbull County SWCD. It should be noted that only the Ohio EPA or the local communities can state that any plans or activities meet their regulations or rules.
(f) Approval Necessary: Land clearing and soil-disturbing activities shall not begin and zoning and/or building permits shall not be issued without an approved Comprehensive Storm Water Management Plan.
(g) Valid for Two Years: Approvals issued in accordance with this regulation shall remain valid for two (2) years from the date of approval.
(Ord. 7677-09. Passed 11-9-09.)