(a) Ohio Dam Safety Laws: The provisions of the Ohio Dam Safety Laws shall be followed. Proof of compliance with the Ohio Dam Safety Law administered by the ODNR Division of Water Resources shall be, but is not limited to, a copy of the ODNR Division of Water Resources permit number or a copy of the project approval letter from the ODNR Division of Water Resources or a letter from the site owner explaining why the Ohio Dam Safety Law is not applicable. The written proof will be provided to the Community Engineer before a construction permit will be issued.
(b) NPDES Permits: The provisions of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits, issued by the Ohio EPA, shall be followed. Proof of compliance shall be, but is not limited to, a copy of the Ohio EPA NPDES Permit number or a letter from the site owner explaining why the NPDES Permit is not applicable. The written proof will be provided to the Community Engineer before a construction permit will be issued.
(c) 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 Ohio EPA’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 the Ohio EPA at the time of the application of these regulations. Written proof of compliance with both permit programs will be provided to the Community Engineer 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; or
(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 Community.
(Ord. 70-2016. Passed 6-13-17.)
(Ord. 70-2016. Passed 6-13-17.)