(a) The applicant will submit five copies of the stormwater BMP construction plans with a letter of transmittal to the department of public works with the final site plan for the development/redevelopment.
(b) The stormwater BMP construction plan submittal shall contain a completed application form provided by the city; the fee required by Sec. 52-14; stormwater BMP construction plans that satisfies the requirements of this section and the city's post construction stormwater management guidance manual (guidance manual); a stormwater maintenance plan; and a certification stating that all requirements of the approved plan will be complied with. Failure of the owner to demonstrate that the project meets these requirements, as determined by the city, shall be reason to deny approval of the stormwater BMP construction plans.
(c) The city engineer shall check the stormwater BMP construction plans for consistency with the post construction stormwater management concept plan (stormwater plan) and may require a revised stormwater plan if substantive changes in the site development proposal have been made.
(d) The grading and soil erosion sedimentation control permit shall be obtained from the appropriate jurisdiction.
(e) The stormwater BMP construction plans shall be prepared in accordance with the provisions provided in this chapter.
(f) Construction drawings and engineering specifications shall be subject to review and approval by the department of public works in order to ensure that the construction plan conforms with the approved stormwater plan; that adequate storm drainage will be provided; that the proposed stormwater management system provides adequately for water quantity and quality management; and to ensure protection of property owners and watercourses both within the proposed development and downstream.
(g) The following information is required to be submitted where applicable:
(1) A grading and soil erosion permit under "The Michigan Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Act", P.A. 451, Part 91 Public Acts of 1994 as amended, will be obtained from the Ingham County drain commissioner prior to any construction.
(2) For developments that will result in disturbance of five or more acres of land, a complete notice of coverage must be submitted to the Michigan department of environmental quality, water bureau, to have the discharge deemed authorized under a national pollutant discharge elimination system permit.
(3) The applicant will make arrangements acceptable to the department of public works for inspection during construction and for final verification of the construction by the designer the city engineer prior to approving certificate of occupancy.
(4) Review of final construction plans by the department of public works and the city engineer will not proceed until site plan approval has been granted.
(5) Approval of the stormwater BMP construction plans by the city is valid for one calendar year. If an extension beyond this period is needed, the applicant will submit a written request to the city for an extension. The city may grant one-year extensions of the approval, and may require updated or additional information if needed. City action under this provision may be taken administratively provided that no changes to the stormwater BMP construction plans and/or standards have occurred. In the event one or more such changes have occurred, city action under this provision shall be taken by the final reviewing body. Financial guarantees pursuant to Sec. 52-13(c)(3) and deposits shall remain in place during all such extension periods.
(6) For site condominiums, complete master deed documents (including "exhibits" drawings) must be submitted for the city's review and approval prior to recording.
(h) No substantive changes shall be made to an approved stormwater BMP construction plan without review and written approval by the city. The department of public works may request additional data with a plan amendment as may be necessary for a complete review of the stormwater BMP construction plan and to ensure that changes to the plan will comply with the requirements of this chapter.
(i) The stormwater BMP construction plans shall be prepared by a designer and must be signed by the professional preparing the plan, who shall certify that the design of all stormwater BMPs meet the requirements of this chapter.
(j) The owner shall agree that all land clearing, construction, land development and drainage will be done according to the approved stormwater BMP construction plan.
(Ord. No. 203, 10-17-2016)