General. The owner is completely responsible to verify other permit requirements and to obtain such permits as necessary. The city may require written proof of permit or exclusion when deemed appropriate.
(A) Indiana Dam Safety Laws. The provisions of the Indiana Dam Safety Laws (IC 14-27) shall be followed. Proof of compliance with the Indiana Dam Safety Laws administered by the IDNR Division of Water shall be, but is not limited to, a copy of the IDNR permit number or a copy of the project approval letter from the IDNR or a letter from the site owner explaining why the Indiana Dam Safety Laws are not applicable. When applicable the written proof will be provided to the city before a permit will be issued.
(B) Indiana Lakes and Reservoirs Laws. The provisions of the Indiana Lakes and Reservoirs Laws (IC 14-26) shall be followed. Proof of compliance with the Indiana Lakes and Reservoirs Laws administered by the IDNR Division of Water shall be, but is not limited to, a copy of the IDNR permit number or a copy of the project approval letter from the IDNR or a letter from the site owner explaining why the Indiana Lakes and Reservoirs Laws are not applicable. When applicable the written proof will be provided to the city before a permit will be issued.
(C) Indiana Flood Control Laws. The provisions of the Indiana Flood Control Laws (IC 14-28) shall be followed. Proof of compliance with the Indiana Flood Control Laws administered by the IDNR Division of Water shall be, but is not limited to, a copy of the IDNR permit number or a copy of the project approval letter from the IDNR or a letter from the site owner explaining why the Indiana Flood Control Laws are not applicable. When applicable the written proof will be provided to the city before a permit will be issued.
(D) Indiana Rivers, Streams, and Waterways Laws. The provisions of the Indiana Rivers, Streams, and Waterways Laws (IC 14-29) shall be followed. Proof of compliance with the Indiana Rivers, Streams, and Waterways Laws administered by the IDNR Division of Water shall be, but is not limited to, a copy of the IDNR permit number or a copy of the project approval letter from the IDNR or a letter from the site owner explaining why the Indiana Rivers, Streams, and Waterways Laws are not applicable. When applicable the written proof will be provided to the city before a permit will be issued.
(E) NPDES Permits. The provisions of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits, issued by IDEM, shall be followed. Proof of compliance shall be, but is not limited to, a copy of the IDEM NPDES Permit number or a letter from the site owner explaining why the NPDES Permit is not applicable. When applicable the written proof will be provided to the city before a construction permit will be issued.
(F) Federal and State Wetland Permits. The provisions of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredge and fill permits for federally-protected wetlands shall be followed. The provisions of IDEM's Isolated Wetlands Permits shall also be followed. Wetlands and other waters of the United States shall be delineated by protocols accepted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and IDEM at the time of the application of these regulations. When applicable written proof of compliance with both permit programs will be provided to the city before a construction permit will be issued. Proof of compliance shall be, but is not limited to, the following:
(1) A copy of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Individual Permit, if required for the project, showing project approval and any restrictions that apply to site activities;
(2) A site plan showing that any proposed fill of waters of the United States conforms to the general and specific conditions specified in the applicable Nationwide Permit; or
(3) A letter from the site owner verifying that a qualified professional has surveyed the site and found no wetlands or other waters of the United States. Such a letter shall be noted on site plans submitted to the city.
(G) Water quality certification. When applicable, the owner shall obtain a Section 401 Clean Water Act (CWA) water quality certification from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM).
(Ord. 3436, passed 9-6-05) Penalty, see § 156.99