The following items shall be included in the SWM site plan:
A. 
Appropriate sections from the municipality's Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance and other applicable local ordinances shall be followed in preparing the SWM site plans. In instances where the City of Nanticoke lacks subdivision and land development regulations, the content of the SWM site plans shall follow the County's Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.
B. 
The City of Nanticoke or the County shall not approve any SWM site plan that is deficient in meeting the requirements of this chapter. At its sole discretion and in accordance with this article, when a SWM site plan is found to be deficient, the City of Nanticoke may either disapprove the submission and require a resubmission or, in the case of minor deficiencies, the City of Nanticoke 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 City of Nanticoke: "(The City of Nanticoke official or designee), on this date (date of signature), has reviewed and hereby certifies that the SWM site plan is in compliance with the municipal Ordinance No. (number assigned to the ordinance)."
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.[1] A detailed site evaluation shall be completed for projects proposed in areas of carbonate geology or karst topography, mined areas, and other environmentally sensitive areas, such as brownfields; depending on site conditions, more stringent standards than those in this chapter may be imposed, at the discretion of the Municipal Engineer.
[1]
Editor's Note: See § 446-32A.
(3) 
Stormwater runoff design computations, and documentation as specified in this chapter, or as otherwise necessary to demonstrate that the maximum practicable measures have been taken to meet the requirements of this chapter, including the recommendations and general requirements in § 446-9; computations are required for all proposed stormwater management facilities.
(4) 
Expected project time schedule.
(5) 
A soil erosion and sediment control plan, where applicable, as prepared for and submitted to the approval authority, and in conformance with 25 Pa. Code Chapter 102.
(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) 
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.
(10) 
The SWM site plan shall include the following additional elements:
(a) 
Construction details of all proposed stormwater management facilities.
(b) 
A stormwater facility design narrative.
(c) 
A signature block containing the name, address and phone number of the individual responsible for the operation and maintenance plan.
(d) 
A drainage area map with time-of-concentration paths shown.
(e) 
Existing contour intervals of two feet.
(f) 
All existing features on the property and within 50 feet of property.
(g) 
Floodplain and floodway limits.
(h) 
Proposed structures and proposed grades.
(i) 
Soil boundary lines and descriptions.
(j) 
Date of submission, North arrow, graphic scale, call before you dig note and reference number, location map, name of development, name and address of property owner, and individual preparing the SWM site plan.
(k) 
Existing and proposed easements.
(l) 
Statement signed by landowner stating that he cannot alter any stormwater management facility without prior permission of the City of Nanticoke.
(11) 
A justification must be included in the SWM site plan if BMPs other than green infrastructure methods and LID practices are proposed to achieve the volume, rate and water quality controls under this chapter.
[Added 6-15-2022 by Ord. No. 4-2022]
A. 
Five copies of the SWM site plan shall be submitted as follows:
(1) 
Two copies to the City of Nanticoke.
(2) 
One copy to the Municipal Engineer (when applicable).
(3) 
One copy to the County Conservation District.
(4) 
One copy to the County Planning Commission/Office.
B. 
Additional copies shall be submitted as requested by the City of Nanticoke or DEP.
[Amended 6-15-2022 by Ord. No. 4-2022]
A. 
SWM site plans shall be reviewed by the municipality for consistency with the provisions of this chapter.
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. 
For any SWM site plan that proposes to use any BMPs other than green infrastructure and LID practices to achieve the volume and rate controls required under this chapter, the municipality will not approve the SWM site plan unless it determines that green infrastructure and LID practices are not practicable.
D. 
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 City of Nanticoke, 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 City of Nanticoke's concerns, to the City of Nanticoke with this article. The applicable review fee must accompany a resubmission of a disapproved SWM site plan.
The City of Nanticoke 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 City of Nanticoke 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 City of Nanticoke signs the approval for an SWM site plan. If an approved SWM site plan is not completed according to § 446-19 within the term of validity, then the City of Nanticoke may consider the SWM site plan disapproved and may revoke any and all permits. SWM site plans that are considered disapproved by the City of Nanticoke shall be resubmitted in accordance with § 446-17 of this chapter.
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 City of Nanticoke.
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 City of Nanticoke, the City of Nanticoke or official designee may conduct a final inspection.