1380.06 APPLICATION PROCEDURES.
(a) SOIL DISTURBING ACTIVITIES SUBMITTING A STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWP3): The applicant shall submit two (2) sets of the SWP3 and the applicable fees to the City of Independence and two (2) sets of the SWP3 and the applicable fees to the Cuyahoga SWCD as follows:
(1) For subdivisions: After the approval of the preliminary plans and with submittal of the improvement plans.
(2) For other construction projects: Before issuance of a zoning permit by the Zoning Inspector.
(3) For general clearing projects: Prior to issuance of a zoning permit by the Zoning Inspector.
(b) SOIL DISTURBING ACTIVITIES SUBMITTING AN ABBREVIATED STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWP3): The applicant shall submit two (2) sets of the Abbreviated SWP3 and the applicable fees to the City of Independence and two (2) sets of the Abbreviated SWP3 and the applicable fees to the Cuyahoga SWCD as follows:
(1) For single-family home construction: Before issuance of a zoning permit by the Zoning Inspector.
(2) For other construction projects: Before issuance of a zoning permit by the Zoning Inspector.
(3) For general clearing projects: Prior to issuance of a zoning permit by the Zoning Inspector.
(c) The City of Independence engineer and the Cuyahoga SWCD shall review the plans submitted under 1380.06 (a) or (b) for conformance with this regulation and approve, or return for revisions with comments and recommendations for revisions. A plan rejected because of deficiencies shall receive a narrative report stating specific problems and the procedures for filing a revised plan.
(d) Soil disturbing activities shall not begin and zoning permits shall not be issued without
i. Approved SWP3 or Abbreviated SWP3
ii. Installation of erosion and sediment controls
(e) SWP3 for individual sub lots in a subdivision will not be approved unless the larger common plan of development or sale containing the sub lot is in compliance with this regulation.
(f) Approvals issued in accordance with this regulation shall remain valid for one (1) year from the date of approval.
(Ord. 2017-20. Passed 10-10-17.)