The following items shall be included in the SWM site plan:
A.
Appropriate sections from the municipal's Subdivision and Land
Development Ordinance,[1] and other applicable local ordinances, shall be followed
in preparing the SWM site plans. In instances where the municipality
lacks subdivision and land development regulations, the content of
SWM site plans shall follow the county's Subdivision and Land
Development Ordinance.
B.
The municipality shall not approve any SWM site plan that is deficient in meeting the requirements of this Part 1. At its sole discretion and in accordance with this article, when an SWM site plan is found to be deficient, the municipality may either disapprove the submission and require a resubmission, or in the case of minor deficiencies, the municipality may accept submission of modifications.
C.
Provisions for permanent access or maintenance easements for all physical SWM BMPs, such as ponds and infiltration structures, as necessary to implement the operation and maintenance (O&M) plan discussed in Subsection E(9) below.
D.
The following signature block for the municipality:
"The Council for the Township of Robinson, on this date, December
3, 2012, has reviewed and hereby certifies that the SWM site plan
meets all design standards and criteria of the Municipal Ordinance
No. 9-2012."
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E.
The SWM site plan shall provide the following information:
(1)
The overall stormwater management concept for the project.
(2)
A determination of site conditions in accordance with the BMP Manual.[2] A detailed site evaluation shall be completed for projects
proposed in areas of carbonate geology or karst topography, and other
environmentally sensitive areas, such as brownfields.
(4)
Expected project time schedule.
(5)
A soil erosion and sediment control plan, where applicable, as prepared
for and submitted to the approval authority.
(6)
The effect of the project (in terms of runoff volumes, water quality,
and peak flows) on surrounding properties and aquatic features and
on any existing stormwater conveyance system that may be affected
by the project.
(7)
Plan and profile drawings of all SWM BMPs, including drainage structures,
pipes, open channels, and swales.
(8)
The SWM site plan shall show the locations of existing and proposed
on-lot wastewater facilities and water supply wells.
(9)
The SWM site plan shall include an O&M plan for all existing
and proposed physical stormwater management facilities. This plan
shall address long-term ownership and responsibilities for O&M
as well as schedules and costs for O&M activities.
A.
SWM site plans shall be reviewed by the municipality for consistency
with the provisions of this Part 1.
B.
The municipality shall notify the applicant in writing within 45
days whether the SWM site plan is approved or disapproved. If the
SWM site plan involves a subdivision and land development plan, the
notification shall occur within the time period allowed by the Municipalities
Planning Code (90 days). If a longer notification period is provided
by other statute, regulation, or ordinance, the applicant will be
so notified by the municipality.
C.
If the municipality disapproves the SWM site plan, the municipality
will state the reasons for the disapproval in writing. The municipality
also may approve the SWM site plan with conditions and, if so, shall
provide the acceptable conditions for approval in writing.
A modification to a submitted SWM site plan that involves a
change in SWM BMPs or techniques, or that involves the relocation
or redesign of SWM BMPs, or that is necessary because soil or other
conditions are not as stated on the SWM site plan as determined by
the municipality shall require a resubmission of the modified SWM
site plan in accordance with this article.
A disapproved SWM site plan may be resubmitted, with the revisions
addressing the municipality's concerns, to the municipality in
accordance with this article. The applicable review fee must accompany
a resubmission of a disapproved SWM site plan.
The municipality's approval of an SWM site plan authorizes the regulated activities contained in the SWM site plan for a maximum term of validity of five years following the date of approval. The municipality may specify a term of validity shorter than five years in the approval for any specific SWM site plan. Terms of validity shall commence on the date the municipality signs the approval for an SWM site plan. If an approved SWM site plan is not completed according to § 240-21 within the term of validity, then the municipality may consider the SWM site plan disapproved and may revoke any and all permits. SWM site plans that are considered disapproved by the municipality shall be resubmitted in accordance with § 240-19 of this Part 1.
A.
The developer shall be responsible for providing as-built plans of
all SWM BMPs included in the approved SWM site plan. The as-built
plans and an explanation of any discrepancies with the construction
plans shall be submitted to the municipality.
B.
The as-built submission shall include a certification of completion
signed by a qualified professional verifying that all permanent SWM
BMPs have been constructed according to the approved plans and specifications.
If any licensed qualified professionals contributed to the construction
plans, then a licensed qualified professional must sign the completion
certificate.
C.
After receipt of the completion certification by the municipality,
the municipality may conduct a final inspection.
D.
Prior to acceptance by the municipality, all stormwater management
pipes must be CCTV by a reputable and qualified company. Two copies
of this DVD and a report by the pipe inspection company shall be submitted
to the Township for its review and approval.