920.06 APPLICATION PROCEDURES.

   (a)   Pre-Application Meeting: The owner is encouraged to schedule a meeting with the City Engineer or his or her designated representative to:

      (1)   Discuss the proposed project;

      (2)   Review the requirements of this Chapter;

      (3)   Identify unique aspects of the project that must be addressed during the review process;

      (4)   Establish a preliminary review and approval schedule.

      (5)   It is encouraged that this meeting occurs with the Planning Commission pre-application meeting.

      (6)   Currently, the application for the CSWM is the current Planning Commission Application Form that is available by contacting the Planning Commission Clerk.

   (b)   Preliminary Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan: The owner shall submit two (2) sets of a Preliminary Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan (Preliminary Plan) and the applicable fees to the City. The Preliminary Plan shall show the proposed property boundaries, setbacks, dedicated open space, public roads, water resources, stormwater control facilities, and easements in sufficient detail and engineering analysis to allow the City Engineer 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 owner 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 to the Planning Commission.

      (3)   All stormwater management plans that are part of proposed development sites subject to this regulation, and which meet the following criteria, must also submit all written documents, calculations and engineering drawings that establish the stormwater management for the site to the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) within seven (7) business days of submittal to the City Engineer.

         A.   The site must be located within NEORSD's Stormwater Service Area.

         B.   The site is located outside NEORSD's combined sewer system.

   (c)   Final Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan: The owner shall submit two (2) sets of a Final Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan (Final Plan) and the applicable fees to the City 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 920.08 and shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to approval of the final plat and/or before issuance of a building 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: Land clearing and soil-disturbing activities shall not begin and building permits shall not be issued without an approved Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan and conformance with Chapter 923 Erosion and Sediment Control.

   (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. (Ord. 68-2022. Passed 10-27-22.)