The following items shall be included in the SWM site plan:
A.
Appropriate sections from Chapter 430, Subdivision and Land Development, 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 Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.
B.
The City 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 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 City:
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"(City Administrator or designee), on this date (date of signature), has reviewed and hereby certifies that the SWM site plan is in compliance with Chapter 419, Stormwater Management, of the Code of the City of Pittston."
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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.
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 City Engineer.
(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 § 419-9; 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
the 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)
A statement signed by the landowner stating that they cannot
alter any stormwater management facility without prior permission
of the City.
(11)
A justification must be included in the stormwater management site
plan if best management practices other than green infrastructure
methods and low-impact design practices are proposed to achieve the
volume, rate and water controls under this chapter.
[Added 8-17-2022 by Ord. No. 10-2022]
A.
The SWM site plan shall be reviewed by the City Engineer for the City for consistency with the provisions of this chapter. After review, the City Engineer shall provide a written recommendation for the City to approve or disapprove the SWM site plan. If it is recommended to disapprove the SWM site plan, the City Engineer shall state the reasons for the disapproval in writing. The City Engineer also may recommend approval of the SWM site plan with conditions and, if so, shall provide the acceptable conditions for approval in writing. The SWM site plan review and recommendations shall be completed within the time allowed by Chapter 430, Subdivision and Land Development, for reviewing subdivision plans.
B.
The City 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
period is 90 days. If a longer notification period is provided by
other statute, regulation, or ordinance, the applicant will be so
notified by the City. If the City disapproves the SWM site plan, the
City shall cite the reasons for disapproval in writing.
C.
For any
stormwater management site plan that proposes to use any best management
practices other than green infrastructure and low-impact design practices
to achieve the volume and rate controls required under this chapter,
the City will not approve the stormwater management site plan unless
it determines that green infrastructure and low-impact design practices
are not practicable.
[Added 8-17-2022 by Ord. No. 10-2022]
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 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's concerns, to the City in accordance with this
article. The applicable review fee must accompany a resubmission of
a disapproved SWM site plan.
The City's approval of a 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 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 signs the approval for an SWM site plan. If an approved SWM site plan is not completed according to § 419-19 within the term of validity, then the City may consider the SWM site plan disapproved and may revoke any and all permits. SWM site plans that are considered disapproved by the City shall be resubmitted in accordance with § 419-17 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.
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, the City
or official designee may conduct a final inspection.
