Sec. 9-357 Stormwater Quality Policy.
   a.   Policy on Rule 5. All construction activities which disturb one (1) acre or more of land must comply with NPDES General Rule Permit Program "Rule 5 – Storm Water Run-Off Associated with Construction Activity", as described in 327 IAC 15-5-1 of the Indiana Administrative Code, as amended from time to time.
      1.   Construction plans shall be prepared according to 327 IAC 15-5-6.5 including an erosion and sediment control plan.
      2.   Notice of Intent (NOI) shall be prepared in accordance with 327 IAC 15-5-5 and submitted jointly to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and the Town of Schererville.
      3.   A self-monitoring program shall be implemented and evaluation reports maintained at the site by a trained individual.
      4.   Notice of Termination (NOT) shall be prepared in accordance with 327 IAC 15-5-8 and submitted jointly to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and the Town of Schererville.
   b.   Policy on Rule 13 Construction Sites. All construction activities which disturb one (1) acre or more of land must comply with NPDES General Rule Permit Program "Rule 13 - Storm Water Quality Management Plan Construction Site Storm Water Run-Off Control MCM" as described in 327 IAC 15-13-15 of the Indiana Administrative Code, as amended from time to time. Construction plans shall address the following in addition to "Rule 5" requirements:
      1.   Traffic phasing plan for projects that alter vehicular traffic patterns;
      2.   Off-site utility relocations or extensions;
      3.   Material hauling and transportation routes;
      4.   Borrow pits;
      5.   Temporary staging and material stockpile areas; and
      6.   Temporary disposal areas for construction waste materials.
   c.   Policy on Rule 13 Postconstruction. All construction activities which disturb one (1) acre or more of land must comply with NPDES General Rule Permit Program "Rule 13 - Storm Water Quality Management Plan Postconstruction Storm Water Run-Off Control MCM" as described in 327 IAC 15-13-16 of the Indiana Administrative Code, as amended from time to time. Construction plans shall address the following in addition to "Rule 5" requirements:
      1.   Inclusion of permanent best management practices to reduce the rate of run-off and impact of pollutants on receiving streams;
      2.   Incorporate any combination of storage, infiltration, filtering and vegetative measures; and
      3.   Design and install, where appropriate, practices to reduce lead, copper, zinc and polyaromatic hydrocarbons in stormwater run-off.
   d.   Policy on Single-Family Residential Development. For a single-family residential development consisting of four (4) or fewer lots or a single-family residential development where the lots are offered for sale or lease without land improvements, and the project is not part of a larger common plan of development, the requirements of 327 IAC 15-5-6.5(b) and 15-5-7, shall be met.
      1.   Prepare and submit set of construction plans which clearly and completely depict:
         A.   Project location;
         B.   Site topography and characteristics which impact run-off quantity and quality; and
         C.   Proposed site improvements.
      2.   Prepare, submit and implement a pollution prevention plan associated with construction activities.
      3.   Prepare, submit and implement a storm water quality plan.
   e.   Policy on Single Lots. For individual lots within a permitted project, the requirements of 327 IAC 15-5-7.5 shall be met.
      1.   Implement all storm water quality measures set forth in the original project site permit.
      2.   Complete final site stabilization prior to occupation of the home.
(Ord. No. 1708, 6-13-07)