(a) The building permit review process shall not begin until the Water Management and Sediment Control Plan, together with other submissions required by this chapter are approved by the City Engineer.
(b) Three copies of complete plan and supporting data shall be filed with the Building Department at least two weeks prior to the meeting of the Planning Commission. The City Engineer or his or her representative shall review and recommend changes or modifications as are deemed necessary to the Planning Commission.
(c) The City Engineer shall also refer a copy of the plans or extension of previously approved plans requiring water management and sediment control measures to the SWCD for review and recommendation as to adequate water management and sediment control measures to prevent damage to other properties.
(d) The Planning Commission shall review these plans as submitted, together with the recommendations of the City Manager, Building Official, City Engineer and the SWCD. If the Commission approves the plans, it shall so advise the Building Official who shall insure compliance by the applicant with the plans as finally approved.
(e) Every Water Management and Sediment Control Plan approval shall expire and become null and void if the work authorized has not commenced within 120 days, or is not completed within two years from date of issue. The Planning Commission may grant a reasonable extension of time if the permit holder presents satisfactory evidence that unusual difficulties have prevented work being started or completed within the specified time limits and if written application is made before the expiration date of this permit.
(f) In order to ensure that emergency measures could be taken by the city if the water management and sediment control measures were not implemented according to the agreed upon plan and schedule, a performance bond in the amount of the cost of the water management and sediment control measures shall be required to be filed with the City Finance Director. The performance bond shall authorize immediate payment to the city upon certification by the City Manager with the concurrence of the Planning Commission, that necessary emergency work shall be done immediately to insure proper water management and sediment control as a result of the landowner’s failure to complete or adhere to the approved Water Management and Sediment Control Plan.
(g) The Planning Commission and the City Manager shall make a continuing review and evaluation of the methods used and overall effectiveness of the stormwater management and sediment control program.
(Ord. 99-207, passed 1-10-2000)