(a) Application. The applicant shall submit four (4) sets of the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan meeting the requirements of Section 1164.05 as well as a digital copy of the ESCP in a PDF format and the applicable fees as shown on the fee schedule adopted by Council as follows:
(1) For subdivisions: The ESCP shall be submitted after the approval of the preliminary plat and prior to submittal of the final plat.
(2) For single family home construction meeting the criteria of Section 1164.01(c): The ESCP shall be submitted prior to issuance of a building permit.
(3) For non-residential construction projects requiring site plan approval: The ESCP shall be submitted following preliminary site plan approval. The ESCP must be reviewed and approved by the Engineer prior to approval of the Final Site Plan by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(4) For non-residential construction projects not requiring site plan approval: The ESCP shall be submitted prior to issuance of a Building Permit.
(5) For general clearing projects: Prior to beginning of clearing activities.
(b) Plan review. The Village of Obetz shall review the plans submitted within thirty (30) days of submittal for conformance with these regulations and approve, or return for revisions with comments and recommendations for revisions. A plan rejected because of deficiencies shall receive a narrative report stating specific problems and the procedures for filing a revised plan. An approved ESCP shall serve as a permit to commence soil disturbing activities following a preconstruction meeting.
(c) Soil disturbing activities. Soil disturbing activities shall not begin and zoning and/or building permits or final plat approvals will not be issued without an approved ESCP.
(d) Pre-construction meeting. A preconstruction meeting must be held with the Village Engineer prior to earthwork activities. The applicant, contractor, and applicant's engineer should be in attendance at the pre-construction meeting.
(e) Approvals. Approvals issued in accordance with this regulation shall remain valid for two (2) years from the date of approval. The Village Engineer may grant a one-time extension not to exceed two (2) years. Requests for an extension must be made in writing on the form provided by the Engineer. If regulations concerning erosion and sediment control or storm water quality change prior to the beginning of active construction, a new ESCP may be required.
(Ord. 37-10. Passed 12-13-10.)