1225.06 APPLICATION PROCEDURES.
   (a)   Soil-Disturbing Activities Submitting a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. The applicant shall submit two sets of the SWP3 and the applicable fees to the City of Maple Heights and as follows:
      (1)   For subdivisions. After the approval of the preliminary plans and with submittal of the improvement plans.
      (2)   For other construction projects. SWP3 plans and fees must be submitted in conjunction with the submission of site development plans. The SWP3 must be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer prior to the Chief Building Official issuing a building permit.
      (3)   For general clearing projects. SWP3 plans and fees must be submitted prior to the commencement of clearing/demolition activities. The SWP3 must be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer prior to the Chief Building Official issuing a pertinent permit or clearing/demolition activities begin.
   (b)   Soil-Disturbing Activities Submitting an Abbreviated Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. The applicant shall submit two sets of the Abbreviated SWP3 and the applicable fees to the City as follows:
      (1)   For single-family home construction. With submission of a residential site plan for the proposed structure. The Abbreviated SWP3 must be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer prior to the Chief Building Official issuing a building permit.
      (2)   For other construction projects. Abbreviated SWP3s and fees must be submitted in conjunction with the submission of site development plans. The Abbreviated SWP3 must be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer prior to the Chief Building Official issuing a building permit.
      (3)   For general clearing projects. Abbreviated SWP3s and fees must be submitted prior to the commencement of clearing/demolition activities begin. The Abbreviated SWP3 must be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer before the Chief Building Official issuing a pertinent permit or clearing/demolition activities begin.
   (c)   If requested by the City Engineer, a consultant of the City Engineer's choice shall review the plans submitted under Section 1225.06(a) or (b) and recommend for approval or return for revisions with comments and recommendations for revisions after receipt of the plan. 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 building permits shall not be issued without an approved SWP3 or Abbreviated SWP3.
   (e)   SWP3 for individual sublots in a subdivision will not be approved unless the larger common plan of development or sale containing the sublot is in compliance with this regulation.
   (f)   Approvals issued in accordance with this regulation shall remain valid for one year from the date of approval.
(Ord. 2008-129. Passed 12-17-08.)