City of Aberdeen, MD Article VI Permits

§ 465-16 Conditions for issuance of grading or building permit.

A grading or building permit may not be issued for any parcel or lot unless final erosion and sediment control and stormwater management plans have been approved by the Department of Public Works as meeting all the requirements of the Design Manual and this chapter. Where appropriate, a building permit may not be issued without:

A. Recorded easements for the stormwater management facility and easements to provide adequate access for inspection and maintenance from a public right-of-way;

B. A recorded stormwater management maintenance agreement as described in § 465-25 of this chapter; and

C. A performance bond as described in Article VII of this chapter.

§ 465-17 Permit fees.

Nonrefundable permit fees will be collected at each phase of stormwater management plan submittal. Permit fees will provide for the cost of plan review, administration and management of the permitting process, and inspection of all projects subject to this chapter. A permit fee schedule shall be established by the Department of Public Works based upon the relative complexity of the project and may be amended from time to time.

§ 465-18 Permit suspension or revocation.

Any grading or building permit issued by the Department of Public Works may be suspended or revoked after written notice is given to the permittee for any of the following reasons:

A. Any violation(s) of the conditions of the stormwater management plan approval;

B. Changes in site runoff characteristics upon which an approval or waiver was granted;

C. Construction is not in accordance with the approved plan;

D. Noncompliance with correction notice(s) or stop-work order(s) issued for the construction of any stormwater management practice; and

E. An immediate danger exists in a downstream area in the opinion of the Department of Public Works.

§ 465-19 Permit conditions.

In granting an approval for any phase of site development, the Department of Public Works may impose such conditions that may be deemed necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the preservation of public health and safety.