(a) Except where provided elsewhere in this chapter, land disturbing activities shall not commence without obtaining a stormwater permit pursuant to the provisions of this article and the stormwater design manual. The stormwater permit application shall be made by, or on behalf of, the owner or developer of the site for which the permit is sought. The application shall be filed with the county on a form supplied by the county and shall be accompanied with the information identified in the stormwater design manual. A stormwater permit shall not be issued until the following conditions are met:
(1) Approval of the stormwater management plan by the stormwater administrator.
(2) Submission and approval of any required easements and impervious area statements on a map to be recorded.
(3) Submission and approval of any required inspection and maintenance agreement and/or escrow account or other legal instrument established to ensure longterm maintenance of BMPs.
(4) Payment of all fees.
(b) If the development requires approval of an erosion and sediment control plan, the stormwater permit will be conditional upon the owner receiving such erosion and sediment control approval. The stormwater permit will be valid for one year from the date of issuance or until significant changes in the development are made that change the intent of the permit. The stormwater administrator shall determine significant changes. If significant changes are made, the original stormwater permit shall not be valid, and a new permit shall be required.
(Ord. of 7-10-2000, § 9.4; Ord. of 1-2-2001, § 9.5)