(a) Engineering Plans. An Engineering Plan, prepared by persons professionally qualified to do such work, is required and must be approved by the Director of Engineering. Engineering Plans may be submitted concurrently with Minor Site Plans. A Preliminary Engineering Plan must be approved prior to approval of a Major Site Plan pursuant to Section 1137.05(b) of the Codified Ordinances. Engineering Plans are required for the following:
(1) Any project involving paving or grading;
(2) Any project involving the addition or modification of water, sewer, or storm sewer lines or stormwater infrastructure;
(3) Any project involving the creation of a new curb cut or the modification of an existing curb cut;
(4) Engineering plans are not required for one and two family dwelling and accessory units.
(b) Preliminary Engineering Plans. The submittal and approval of a Preliminary Engineering Plan ensures engineering standards can be met prior to proceeding through the development process. A Preliminary Engineering Plan shall be submitted to the Director of Engineering prior to submitting a Major Site Plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission if the project requires an Engineering Plan. The Planning and Zoning Commission will not take action on a Major Site Plan prior to the approval of a Preliminary Engineering Plan by the Director of Engineering.
The submittal and approval of a Preliminary Engineering Plan is not required for projects that do not require a Major Site Plan.
(c) Application and Submittal Requirements. All Engineering Plans shall be submitted to the Director of Engineering. Engineering Plans shall meet the submittal requirements kept on file in the Office of the Director of Engineering. The Director of Engineering may waive any items if not applicable to the project.
(d) Procedure. Within twenty-one (21) days of filing an Engineering Plan for review, the Director of Engineering shall determine if the Engineering Plan complies with the standards of the Municipality. The applicant shall modify the Engineering Plan until it complies with the standards of the Municipality and requirements of the Director of Engineering.
(e) Action and Effect. Upon approval of an Engineering Plan, the Director of Engineering shall sign and return a copy of the approved Plan. The approval is valid for twelve months from the signature date unless a Building Permit has been obtained for construction. A single extension, not to exceed six (6) months, may be given by the Director of Engineering upon written request by the applicant. The Director of Engineering has the discretion to deny the extension.
The Director of Engineering may attach conditions to the approval of an Engineering Plan in order to preserve the public health, safety and welfare of Obetz.
(Ord. 37-15. Passed 6-22-15.)