Plan review. The applicant shall not commence any construction activity subject to this chapter until the stormwater management plan and/or the grading, erosion and sediment control plan have been approved by the city. The submittal shall be processed in accordance with:
Ch. 1007.020 of city code as applicable. City approval is contingent on issuance of all other permits required by the city or other agencies having jurisdiction on the project. The following standards shall apply to all developments within the city:
(1) Plan approval. If the city determines that the stormwater management plan and/or the grading, erosion and sediment control plan meets the requirements of this chapter, the city shall issue a plan approval valid for a specified period of time that authorizes the land disturbance activity contingent on the implementation and completion of this plan.
(2) Plan denial. If the city determines that the plan does not meet the requirements of this chapter, the city shall not issue plan approval for the land disturbance activity. This plan must be resubmitted for approval before the land disturbance activity begins. All land use and building permits shall be suspended until the developer has an approved permit for ESC or stormwater management.
(3) Modification of plan. The applicant must amend the plan as necessary to include additional requirements such as additional or modified BMP’s designed to correct problems identified or address situations whenever:
(a) A change in design, construction, operation, maintenance, weather, or seasonal conditions that has a significant effect on the discharge or pollutants to surface waters or underground waters;
(b) Inspections or investigations indicate the plans are not effective in eliminating or significantly minimizing the discharge or pollutants to surface waters or underground waters or that the discharges are causing water quality degradation;
(c) The plan is not achieving the general objectives of minimizing pollutants in stormwater discharges associated with construction activity; or
(d) The plan is not consistent with the terms and conditions of this chapter.
(Ord. 09-15, passed 10-26-2015; Am. Ord. 10-22, passed 1-9-2023)