(a) Soil Disturbing Activities Submitting a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan: The applicant shall submit two (2) sets of the SWP3 and the applicable fees to the SWCD as follows:
(1) For subdivisions: After the approval of the preliminary plat and with submittal of the improvement plans.
(2) For other construction projects: Before issuance of a building permit by the Building Department.
(3) For general clearing projects: Prior to start of clearing or issuance of a building permit by the Building Department.
(b) Soil Disturbing Activities Submitting an Abbreviated Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan: The applicant shall submit two (2) sets of the Abbreviated SWP3 and the applicable fees to the City Engineer as follows:
(1) For single-family home construction: Before issuance of a building permit by the Building Department.
(2) For other construction projects: Before issuance of a building permit by the Building Department.
(3) For general clearing projects: Prior to start of clearing or issuance of a building permit by the Building Department.
(c) The SWCD and/or the City Engineer shall review the plans submitted under Section 981.06 (a) or (b) for conformance with current NPDES permit requirements and this Chapter and approve, or return with comments and recommendations for revisions. A plan rejected because of deficiencies shall receive a narrative report stating specific problems and the procedures for filing a revised plan.
(d) Soil disturbing activities shall not begin, final plat approvals shall not be issued, zoning certificates and building permits shall not be issued without an approved SWP3 or Abbreviated SWP3.
(e) A pre-construction meeting may be held with the City Engineer and/or SWCD inspector or their designee, at their discretion, prior to earthwork activities. The developer, contractor, and design engineer should be in attendance at the pre-construction meeting.
(f) SWP3 for individual sublots in a subdivision will not be approved unless the larger common plan of development or sale containing the sublot is in compliance with this Chapter.
(g) Approvals issued in accordance with this Chapter shall remain valid for two years. If regulations concerning erosion and sediment control or storm water quality change prior to the beginning of active construction, a new SWPPP may be requested by the SWCD or City Engineer.
(Ord. 35-2006. Passed 8-10-06; Ord. 108-2021. Passed 10-14-21; Ord. 2022-37. Passed 2-24-22.)