(a) The applicant shall be responsible for indicating wetland setbacks as required by this regulation and shall identify such setbacks on a site plan included with all subdivision plans, land development plans, and/or zoning permit applications submitted to the City of Parma Heights. The site plan shall be prepared by a professional engineer, surveyor, landscape architect, or such other qualified professional as determined by the City of Parma Heights and shall be based on a survey of the affected land. Two (2) copies of the site plan shall be submitted. The site plans shall include the following information:
(1) The boundaries of the lot with dimensions.
(2) The locations of designated wetlands.
(3) The limits, with dimensions, of the wetland setbacks.
(4) The existing topography at intervals of two (2) feet.
(5) The location and dimensions of any proposed structures or uses, including proposed soil disturbance, in relationship to all wetlands.
(6) North arrow, scale, date, and stamp bearing the name and registration number of the qualified professional who prepared the site plan.
(7) Other such information as may be necessary for the City of Parma Heights to ensure compliance with this regulation.
(b) The City of Parma Heights may, in reviewing the site plan, consult with the Cuyahoga SWCD or other such experts. Any costs associated with this review may be assessed to the applicant.
(c) If soil disturbing activities will occur within 50 feet of the outer boundary of the applicable wetland setback as specified in this regulation, the wetland setback shall be clearly identified by the applicant on site with construction fencing as shown on the site plan. Such identification shall be completed prior to the initiation of any soil disturbing activities and shall be maintained throughout soil disturbing activities.
(d) No approvals or permits shall be issued by the City of Parma Heights prior to identification of wetland setbacks on the affected land in conformance with this regulation.
(Ord. 2023-80. Passed 1-8-24.)