(a) Pre-Application Meeting. The applicant shall attend a pre-application meeting with the City Engineer to discuss the proposed project, review the requirements of this regulation, identify unique aspects of the project that must be addressed during the review process, and establish a preliminary review and approval schedule.
(b) Preliminary Comprehensive Storm Water Management Plan. The applicant shall submit three sets of a Preliminary Comprehensive Storm Water Management Plan (Preliminary Plan) and the applicable fees to the City Engineer. The Preliminary Plan shall show the proposed property boundaries, setbacks, dedicated open space, public roads, water resources, storm water control facilities, and easements in sufficient detail and engineering analysis to allow the City Engineer to determine if the site is laid out in a manner that meets the intent of this regulation and if the proposed storm water management practices are capable of controlling runoff from the site in compliance with this regulation. The applicant shall submit three sets of the Preliminary Plan and applicable fees as follows:
(1) For subdivisions. In conjunction with the submission of the preliminary subdivision plan and with submittal of the improvement plans.
(2) For other construction projects. In conjunction with the application for a building permit and/or storm water management permit.
(3) For general clearing projects. In conjunction with the application for a tree removal permit.
(c) Final Comprehensive Storm Water Management Plan. The applicant shall submit three sets of a Final Comprehensive Storm Water Management Plan (Final Plan) and the applicable fees to the City Engineer in conjunction with the submittal of the final plat, improvement plans, or application for a building or storm water management permit for the site. The Final Plan shall meet the requirements of Section 2301.08 and shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to approval of the final plat and/or before issuance of a storm water management permit by the City Engineer or building permit by the Building Commissioner.
(d) Review and Comment. The City Engineer shall review the Preliminary and Final Plans submitted, and shall approve or return for revisions with comments and recommendations for revisions. A Preliminary or Final Plan rejected because of deficiencies shall receive a correction letter stating specific problems and the procedures for filing a revised Preliminary or Final Plan.
(e) Approval Necessary. Land clearing or tree removal and/or soil-disturbing activities shall not begin and storm water management and/or building permits shall not be issued without an approved Comprehensive Storm Water Management Plan.
(f) Pre-Construction Meeting. A pre-construction meeting shall be held, with City representative(s) in attendance, prior to the commencement of any work.
(g) Valid for One Year. Approvals issued in accordance with this regulation shall remain valid for one year from the date of approval. The applicant may request an extension for time by submitting a written request to the City Engineer.
(Ord. 160-11. Passed 6-20-11.)