(A) This chapter shall regulate all development and redevelopment occurring within the city. No building permit shall be issued, and no land disturbance started for any construction in a development, as defined in § 52B.005, until the plans required by this chapter for such construction have been accepted in writing by the city. Single-family dwelling houses and duplexes in accepted subdivisions, and land-disturbing activities affecting less than one acre shall be exempt from the requirements of this chapter. Also exempt from this chapter shall be agricultural land-disturbing activities.
(B) In addition to the requirements of this chapter and its companion Stormwater Technical Standards Manual, compliance with all applicable ordinances of the city as well as with applicable federal, State of Indiana, and other local statues and regulations shall also be required. Unless otherwise stated, all other specifications referred to in this chapter shall be the most recent edition available. City capital improvement projects shall be exempt from obtaining a permit but are expected to meet state, federal, and all applicable technical requirements of this chapter and the City of Washington Stormwater Technical Standards Manual.
(C) Any construction project which has had its final drainage plan accepted by the city within a 2-year period prior to July 8, 2024 shall be exempt from all requirements of this chapter that are in excess of the requirements of ordinances in effect at the time of acceptance. Such an exemption is not applicable to the requirements detailed in §§ 52B.020 through 52B,026.
(D) The city has the authority to modify, grant exemptions, and/or waive any and all the requirements of this chapter and its associated technical standards document. A presubmittal meeting with the city may be requested by the applicant to discuss the applicability of various provisions of this chapter and its associated technical standards document with regards to unique or unusual circumstances relating to a project. However, any initial determination of such applicability shall not be binding on future determinations of the city that may be based on the review of more detailed information and plans.
(Ord. 10-2024, passed 7-8-2024)