(A) Site plans for new development and redevelopment of any kind will be assessed for stormwater quantity control and stormwater quality management. No permits shall be issued until a site plan meeting the requirements of this section has been submitted by the applicant.
(B) The applicant shall submit information adequate for the city to evaluate if the plans meet the requirements of the section.
(C) The city shall complete a review of the erosion and sediment control plan within 14 calendar days of receiving the plan from the developer.
(1) Permit required. If it determines that the plan meets the requirements of this chapter, the city shall issue the appropriate permit valid for a specified period of time that authorizes the land disturbance activity contingent on the implementation and completion of the plan.
(2) Denial. If it determines that the plan does not meet the requirements of this chapter, the city shall not issue a permit for the land disturbance activity.
(D) City inspections and enforcement. The city shall conduct inspections on a regular basis to ensure that the plan is properly installed and maintained. In all cases, the inspectors will attempt to work with the developer to maintain proper erosion and sediment control at all sites. In cases where cooperation is withheld, enforcement action(s) shall be taken by the city until erosion and sediment control measures meet the requirements of this chapter. An inspection may be needed before work can commence. Inspections are required as follows:
(1) Before any land disturbing activity begins.
(2) As necessary or required during construction.
(3) At the completion of the project.
(E) The city reserves the right to conduct other random inspections during the course of the project to ensure compliance with the plan.
(F) Inspections and maintenance of temporary and permanent BMPs shall be performed by the applicant during construction.
(G) Inspections and maintenance shall meet or exceed the criteria listed in the MN General Permit to discharge stormwater associated with Construction Activity No. MN R100001 except as modified below:
(1) All off-site tracking shall be removed by the end of the business day unless otherwise authorized by the city.
(2) The application shall provide site access during construction to the city for compliance inspections and shall make applicant’s records of maintenance and inspections available to the city upon request.
(a) The city shall notify the applicant of deficiencies identified during city inspections.
(b) The applicant shall correct deficiencies identified by the city within the time-frame requested by the city.
(c) Where cooperation is withheld, construction stop orders may be issued by the city, until all erosion and sediment control deficiencies are corrected to the satisfaction of the city.
(Ord. 35, 4th Series, passed 2-22-2011; Am. Ord. 82, 4th Series, passed 12-5-2016; Am. Ord. 153, 4th Series, passed 10-3-2022)