(a) The SWP3 must contain a description and location of all appropriate BMPs for each construction operation. Prior to the start of grading and within seven days from the start of grubbing the applicant must implement such controls. The SWP3 must clearly describe for each major construction activity the appropriate control measures; the general sequence during the construction process under which the measures will be implemented; and the person(s) responsible for implementation. The time frame for SWP3 implementation shall be consistent with the current Ohio EPA NPDES Construction permit. No project subject to this chapter shall commence without a SWP3 or approval by the Summit SWCD and the City of Stow. No project subject to this chapter shall commence without a pre-construction meeting being held with the Summit SWCD and the City of Stow. It will be the applicant’s responsibility to contact the SWCD and the City of Stow.
(b) The applicant shall inform all contractors and subcontractors not otherwise defined as “operators” as defined in the Ohio EPA’s NPDES Permit, who will be involved in the implementation of the SWP3 of the terms and conditions of the SWP3. The applicant shall maintain a written document containing the signatures of all contractors and subcontractors involved in the implementation of the SWP3 as proof acknowledging that they have reviewed and understand the conditions and responsibilities of the SWP3. The written document shall be created and signatures shall be obtained prior to commencement of work on the construction site. A copy shall be provided to the Summit SWCD prior to commencing with the project.
(c) All projects regardless of the area of disturbance must utilize BMP’s to minimize erosion and off site sedimentation. The controls shall include the following minimum components:
(1) During active construction.
A. Non-structural Preservation Measures: The applicant must make use of practices that preserve the existing natural conditions to the maximum extent practicable. Such practices may include preserving riparian areas, preserving existing vegetation and vegetative buffer strips, phasing of construction operations in order to minimize the amount of disturbed land at any one time, and designation of tree preservation areas or other protective clearing or grubbing practices.
1. Stream protection. The requirements of Chapter 1155 Riparian Setbacks of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Stow shall be followed.
2. Wetland protection. The setback requirements of Chapter 1155 shall be followed in addition to state and federal regulations.
B. Erosion Control Practices: The applicant must make use of erosion controls that are capable of providing cover over 70% of disturbed soils. A description of control practices designed to restabilize disturbed areas after grading or construction shall be included in the SWP3. The SWP3 must provide specifications for stabilization of all disturbed areas of the site and provide guidance as to which method of stabilization will be employed for any time of the year. Such practices may include: temporary seeding, permanent seeding, mulching, matting, sod stabilization, vegetative buffer strips, phasing of construction operations, the use of construction entrances, and the use of alternative ground cover.
C. Runoff Control Practices. The applicant must make use of measures that control the flow of runoff from disturbed areas so as to prevent erosion. Such practices may include rock check dams, pipe slope drains, diversions to direct flow away from exposed soils and protective grading practices. These practices shall divert runoff away from disturbed areas and steep slopes where practicable.
D. Sediment Control Practices. The applicant must install structural practices that shall store runoff, allowing sediments to settle and/or divert flows away from exposed soils or otherwise limit runoff from exposed areas. Structural practices shall be used to control erosion and trap sediment from a site remaining disturbed for more than 7 days. Such practices may include, among others: sediment settling ponds, silt fences, storm drain inlet protection and earth diversion dikes or channels which direct runoff to a sediment settling pond. All sediment control practices must be capable of ponding or filtering runoff in order to be considered functional. Earth diversion dikes or channels alone are not considered a sediment control practice unless used in conjunction with a sediment settling pond.
E. Non-Sediment Pollutant Controls. No solid or liquid waste, including building materials and concrete wash out water shall be discharged in storm water runoff. The applicant must implement site best management practices to prevent toxic materials, hazardous materials or other debris from entering water resources or wetlands.
F. Compliance with Other Requirements. The SWP3 shall be consistent with applicable state and/or local waste disposal, sanitary sewer or septic system regulations, including provisions prohibiting waste disposal by open burning, and shall provide for the proper disposal of contaminated soils located within the development area.
G. Trench and Ground Water Control. There shall be no sediment- laden or turbid discharges to water resources or wetlands resulting from dewatering activities. If trench or ground water contains sediment, it must pass through a sediment-settling pond or other equally effective sediment control device, prior to being discharged from the construction site. Alternatively, sediment may be removed by settling in place or by dewatering into a sump pit, filter bag or comparable practice. Ground water dewatering which does not contain sediment or other pollutants is not required to be treated prior to discharge. However, care must be taken when discharging ground water to ensure that it does not become pollutant-laden by traversing over disturbed soils or other pollutant sources.
H. Applicant Inspections. An initial inspection of all erosion and sediment control practices shall be conducted by a qualified individual to certify that the installations comply with the approved SWP3. All controls on the site shall be inspected by the applicant’s agent at least once every seven calendar days and within 24 hours after any storm event greater than one-half inch of rain per 24 hour period. The applicant shall assign a qualified individual to conduct these inspections to ensure that the control practices are functional and to evaluate whether the SWP3 is adequate, or whether additional control measures are required. Internal inspections and documentation of corrective actions taken must be made available upon request.
I. Maintenance. The SWP3 shall be designed to minimize maintenance requirements. All control practices shall be maintained and repaired as needed to ensure continued performance of their intended function until final stabilization. All sediment control practices must be maintained in a functional condition until all slope areas they control reach final stabilization. The applicant shall provide a description of maintenance procedures needed to ensure the continued performance of control practices and shall ensure a responsible party and adequate funding to conduct this maintenance, all as determined by the Summit SWCD and the City of Stow.
1. When inspections reveal the need for repair, replacement or installation or erosion and sediment control BMPs, the following procedures shall be followed:
a. When practices require repair or maintenance. If an inspection reveals that a control practice is in need of repair or maintenance, with the exception of a sediment-settling pond, it must be repaired or maintained within three (3) days of the inspection. Sediment-settling ponds must be repaired or maintained within ten (10) days of the inspection.
b. When practices fail to provide their intended function. If an inspection reveals that a control practice fails to perform its intended function as detailed in the SWP3 and that another, more appropriate control practice is required, the SWP3 must be amended and the new control practice must be installed within ten (10) days of the inspection.
c. When practices depicted on the SWP3 are not installed. If an inspection reveals that a control practice has not been implemented in accordance with the schedule, the control must be implemented within ten (10) days from the date of the inspection. If the internal inspection reveals that the planned control practice is not needed, the record must contain a statement of explanation as to why the control practice is not needed.
J. Final Stabilization. All soil disturbing activities are complete and a uniform perennial vegetative cover with a density of 70 percent coverage for the area has been established on all unpaved areas and areas not covered by permanent structures. In addition, all temporary erosion and sediment control practices have been removed and disposed of in an acceptable manner
(2) Post construction water quality practices.
A. Non-structural Water Quality Practices. Non-structural post construction best management practices include preservation, planning or procedures that direct development away from water resources or limit creation of impervious surfaces. Practices such as conservation easements, riparian and wetland setbacks and conservation subdivision design are all non-structural controls.
1. All non-structural water quality practices must be protected from disturbances through the construction phase of the project.
2. All non-structural water quality practices must be protected in perpetuity through the use of appropriate legal tools. All easement or conservation areas must appear on the final plat and be disclosed to potential buyers.
(Ord. 2007-232. Passed 1-24-08.)
B. Structural Water Quality and Runoff Control Practices. Structural post construction best management practices are permanent features constructed to provide treatment of storm water runoff either through storage, filtration or infiltration.
1. All structural water quality practices must be established prior to the completion of the project. Structural water quality practices should be made functional once the disturbed areas on site are stabilized. If detention/retention facilities were used for sediment control during development sediments must be removed prior to the basin being used for post construction storm water quality.
2. Maintenance. The post construction water quality practice must be maintained in perpetuity by those parties identified in the SWP3 or the Storm Water Management Maintenance Agreement.
3. Modifications. Any modifications to the post-construction storm water runoff controls that occur after initial SWP3 approval requires notifications to and approvals by the City of Stow and Summit County Water Quality. Any modifications must also secure amendments to the approved Storm Water Management Maintenance Agreement to reflect such modifications.
(Ord. 2022-149. Passed 9-22-22.)