(a) Pre-Application Meeting: The applicant may attend a Pre-Application Meeting with the Director of Engineering Services or designated representative to discuss the proposed project, review the requirements of this Chapter, 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 two (2) sets of a Preliminary Comprehensive Storm Water Management Plan (Preliminary Plan) and the applicable fees to the Department of Engineering Services, if required by the Director of Engineering Services. 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 Director of Engineering Services to determine if the site is laid out in a manner that meets the intent of this Chapter and if the proposed storm water management practices are capable of controlling runoff from the site in compliance with this Chapter. The applicant shall submit two (2) sets of the Preliminary Plan and applicable fees (fee schedule to be obtained from the Director of Engineering Services) as follows:
(1) For subdivisions: In conjunction with the submission of the preliminary subdivision plan.
(2) For other construction projects: In conjunction with the application for a building permit or site plan approval.
(3) For general clearing projects: In conjunction with the application for a building permit, site plan or zoning approval.
(c) Final Comprehensive Storm Water Management Plan: The applicant shall submit two (2) sets of a Final Comprehensive Storm Water Management Plan (Final Plan) and the applicable fees to the Director of Engineering Services in conjunction with the submittal of the final plat, improvement plans, or application for a building or zoning permit for the site. The Final Plan shall meet the requirements of Section 935.08 and shall be approved by the Director of Engineering Services prior to approval of the final plat and/or before issuance of a floodplain development permit by the Director of Engineering Services or building permit by the Building Inspection Division.
(d) Review and Comment: The Director of Engineering Services shall review the Preliminary and Final Plans submitted for conformance with this Chapter, and shall approve, disapprove or return for revisions with comments and recommendations. A disapproval or returned Preliminary or Final Plan shall be accompanied by a written explanation identifying specific deficiencies and the procedures for filing a revised Preliminary or Final Plan.
(e) Approval Necessary: Land clearing and soil-disturbing activities shall not begin and zoning and/or building permits shall not be issued without an approved Comprehensive Storm Water Management Plan.
(f) Sublots Will Not Proceed: Comprehensive Storm Water Management Plans for individual sublots in a subdivision will not be approved and building permits will not be issued unless the larger common plan of development or sale containing the sublot is in compliance with this Chapter.
(g) Valid for Two Years: Approvals issued in accordance with this Chapter shall remain valid for two (2) years from the date of approval.
(Ord. 14-082. Passed 7-14-14.)