Surface water management plans shall be reviewed by the Land Use Board
with the advice and assistance of the Township Engineer, the Soil Conservation
District and the Environmental Commission. The Land Use Board's consideration
of applications shall be guided by but not limited to the following factors:
A.
The suitability of the applicant's proposed surface water
management measures, devices and planning techniques, whether involving on-site
or off-site measures or some combination thereof, in respect to the total
surface water runoff, velocities and rates of discharge which the applicant's
proposed construction or land disturbance may generate.
B.
Existing topography, present vegetation and hydrologic
soil factors as shown on the map, Hydrologic Soils, United States Department
of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service, Franklin Township Stormwater Management
Study, June 1, 1973, subject to field verification.
C.
Groundwater recharge and discharge areas, wet soils and
seasonally high groundwater table as shown on the map, Alluvial, Poorly Drained
and Somewhat Poorly Drained Soils, United States Department of Agriculture
Soil Conservation Service, Franklin Township Stormwater Management Study,
June 1, 1974, subject to field verification.
D.
The design storm.
E.
Natural drainage flow and pattern throughout the subwatersheds
affected by the plan.
F.
Land uses in both the immediate vicinity and surrounding
drainage region.
G.
Any other applicable or relevant environmental and resource
protection ordinances, statutes and regulations.
H.
Any other factors relevant to the coordinated, adjusted
and harmonious development of the site, vicinity, Township and region.
If, after considering the above factors and after consultation with
the Township Engineer, Soil Conservation District and Environmental Commission,
the Land Use Board determines that the proposed land disturbance or construction
will generate no surface water runoff that will not be managed in accordance
with standards of this chapter or will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety and general welfare in light of the paramount interest in the prevention
of conditions which may result in surface water runoff damage, the Board shall
approve the plan and issue the necessary permit.
If, however, after considering the above factors and after consultation
with the Township Engineer, Soil Conservation District and the Township Environmental
Commission, the Land Use Board determines that the proposed land disturbance
or construction will generate surface water runoff which will not be managed
in accordance with the standards of this chapter and which will be detrimental
to the public health, safety and general welfare in light of the paramount
public interest in the prevention of conditions which may result in surface
water runoff damage and environmental degradation, the Board shall deny the
permit and shall clearly and concisely state the reasons.
