A. 
Purpose.
(1) 
It is the purpose of this chapter to further the maintenance of safe and healthful conditions; prevent and control water pollution; prevent and control soil erosion; protect spawning grounds, fish and aquatic life; control building sites, placement of structures and land uses; preserve ground cover and scenic beauty; and promote sound economic growth, by minimizing the amount of sediment and other pollutants carried by runoff or discharged from land disturbing construction activity to waters of the state within Howards Grove.
(2) 
The general purpose of this chapter is to establish long-term, post-construction runoff management requirements that will diminish the threats to public health, safety, welfare and the aquatic environment. Specific purposes are to:[1]
(a) 
Control exceedance of the safe capacity of existing drainage facilities and receiving water bodies; prevent undue channel erosion; control increases in the scouring and transportation of particulate matter; and prevent conditions that endanger downstream property.
[1]
Editor's Note: Original Sec. 14-2-2(a)2a, regarding the furthering of safe and healthful conditions, and Sec. 14-2-2(a)2b, regarding the prevention and control of adverse effects of stormwater, of the 1993 Code of Ordinances and which immediately and respectively followed this subsection, were repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II), as duplicative of provisions in Subsection A(1).
B. 
Intent. It is the intent of the Board that this chapter regulates post-construction stormwater discharges to waters of the state. This chapter may be applied on a site-by-site basis. The Board recognizes, however, that the preferred method of achieving the stormwater performance standards set forth in this chapter is through the preparation and implementation of comprehensive, systems-level stormwater management plans that cover hydrologic units, such as watersheds, on a municipal and regional scale. Such plans may prescribe regional stormwater devices, practices or systems, any of which may be designed to treat runoff from more than one site prior to discharge to waters of the state. Where such plans are in conformance with the performance standards developed under § 281.16, Wis. Stats., for regional stormwater management measures and have been approved by the Director and/or the Public Works Committee, it is the intent of this chapter that the approved plan be used to identify post-construction management measures acceptable for the community.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Original Sec. 14-2-3, Statutory references, of the 1993 Code of Ordinances and which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
A. 
General.
(1) 
This chapter is adopted under the authority granted by Chapters 61, 62 and 66 of the Wisconsin Statutes, including but not limited to the following specific statutory sections: §§ 61.354, 62.234, 66.0621, 66.0809, 66.0811 and 66.0821.
(2) 
The provisions of this chapter shall not be deemed to limit any other lawful powers of the Board.
(3) 
Designees. The Board hereby designates the:
(a) 
Public Works Committee (hereinafter "Public Works Committee") to administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter; and
(b) 
The Director of Public Works (hereinafter "Director") with authority for general and regular administration.
(4) 
The requirements of this chapter do not preempt more stringent erosion and sediment control requirements that may be imposed by any of the following:
(a) 
Department administrative rules, permits or approvals, including those authorized under §§ 281.16 and 283.33, Wis. Stats.
(b) 
Targeted nonagricultural performance standards promulgated in rules by the Department under § NR 151.004, Wis. Adm. Code.
B. 
This chapter is adopted by the Board under the authority granted by § 61.354, Wis. Stats. This chapter supersedes all provisions of an ordinance previously enacted under § 61.35, Wis. Stats., that relate to construction site erosion control and post-construction stormwater management. Except as otherwise specified in § 61.354, Wis. Stats., § 61.35, Wis. Stats., applies to this chapter and to any amendments to this chapter.
Nothing contained in this chapter is intended to be a guaranty against flooding or other damage to property or persons. The adoption of this chapter shall not be construed as a waiver of the Village's statutory and common law rights of immunity against claims. All rights are reserved. Furthermore, in carrying out the provisions of this chapter, there shall be no personal liability against any Village elected official, officer, employee or agent.
A. 
Article II. The Board finds that runoff from land disturbing construction activity carries a significant amount of sediment and other pollutants to the waters of the state within Howards Grove.
B. 
Article III. The Board finds that uncontrolled post-construction runoff has a significant impact upon water resources and the health, safety and general welfare of the community and diminishes the public enjoyment and use of natural resources. Specifically, uncontrolled post-construction runoff can:
(1) 
Degrade physical stream habitat by increasing stream bank erosion, increasing streambed scour, diminishing groundwater recharge, diminishing stream base flows and increasing stream temperature.
(2) 
Diminish the capacity of lakes and streams to support fish, aquatic life, recreational and water supply uses by increasing pollutant loading of sediment, suspended solids, nutrients, heavy metals, bacteria, pathogens and other urban pollutants.
(3) 
Alter wetland communities by changing wetland hydrology and by increasing pollutant loads.
(4) 
Reduce the quality of groundwater by increasing pollutant loading.
(5) 
Threaten public health, safety, property and general welfare by overtaxing storm sewers, drainageways, and other minor drainage facilities.
(6) 
Threaten public health, safety, property and general welfare by increasing major flood peaks and volumes.
(7) 
Undermine floodplain management efforts by increasing the incidence and levels of flooding.
A. 
Jurisdiction.
(1) 
Articles II and III shall apply to the following sites:
(a) 
Village corporate limits. Land disturbing construction activities and post-construction stormwater management improvements on construction sites located within the boundaries and jurisdiction of Howards Grove:
[1] 
Ownership. The Village reserves the right to require conformance with this chapter for all lands that are owned by a party that intends to develop lands (either in entirety or through subsequent phases); and
[2] 
This chapter specifically applies to all land within approved developments (residential and nonresidential). Individual lots and tracts must comply with the approved site development and stormwater management plans and this chapter.
(b) 
Extraterritorial jurisdiction. Land disturbing construction activities and post-construction stormwater management improvements on lands within the extraterritorial plat review jurisdiction subject to Chapter 408, Subdivision of Land, of this Code enacted pursuant to § 236.45(2) and (3), Wis. Stats., even if plat approval is not involved.
B. 
Exclusions/exemptions, Articles II and III. This chapter is not applicable to:
(1) 
Activities conducted by a state agency, as defined under § 227.01(1), Wis. Stats., but also including the office of district attorney, which is subject to the state plan promulgated or a memorandum of understanding entered into under § 281.33(2), Wis. Stats.
(2) 
Individual residential lot construction that is otherwise regulated by the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code or Village Building Code. This exclusion/exemption does not apply to lots within lands otherwise regulated by Subsection A.
This chapter shall be interpreted liberally to secure the ends sought hereby. In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed in favor of the Village and shall not be deemed a limitation or repeal of any other power granted by the Wisconsin Statutes.
A. 
This chapter is not intended to repeal, abrogate, annul, impair, or interfere with any existing easements, covenants, deed restrictions, agreements, rules, regulations, ordinances or permits previously adopted or issued pursuant to law.
B. 
The provisions of this chapter shall be minimum requirements. Where the provisions of this chapter conflict with the provisions of any applicable Village, county, state or federal ordinance, statute, rule or regulation, the provisions of the more restrictive law shall control where relevant.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ADMINISTERING AUTHORITY
A governmental employee, or a regional planning commission empowered under § 61.354, Wis. Stats., that is designated by the Board to administer this chapter.
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
The State of Wisconsin Administrative Code.
AGRICULTURAL FACILITIES AND PRACTICES
Has the meaning in§ 281.16(1), Wis. Stats.
APPLICANT
Any landowner, land user(s), his agent, or contractor responsible for submitting and carrying out the requirements of this chapter. "Applicant" shall also mean any subsequent landowner to whom this chapter applies.
AVERAGE ANNUAL RAINFALL
A calendar year of precipitation, excluding snow, which is considered typical. An average annual rainfall using either Green Bay 1969 (March 29 to November 25) or Milwaukee 1969 (March 28 to December 6) is applicable for the Village.
BMPH or BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE HANDBOOK
The Department of Natural Resources "Wisconsin Construction Site Best Management Practice Handbook," WisDNR publication WR-222, November 1993 Revision.
BMP or BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE
Structural or nonstructural measures, practices, techniques or devices employed to avoid or minimize soil, sediment or pollutants carried in runoff to waters of the state.
BOARD
The Howards Grove Village Board.[1]
BUSINESS DAY
A day the office of the Department of Public Works is routinely and customarily open for business.
CEASE AND DESIST ORDER
A court-issued order to halt land disturbing construction activity that is being conducted without the required permit.[2]
CLERK-TREASURER
The Village Clerk-Treasurer.
COMBINED SEWER SYSTEM
A system for conveying both sanitary sewage and stormwater runoff.
COMMITTEE or PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
The Howards Grove Public Works Committee.
COMMON PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT OR SALE
All lands included within the boundary of a certified survey or subdivision plat created for the purpose of development or sale of property where multiple separate and distinct land development activities may take place at different times and on different schedules.
CONNECTED IMPERVIOUSNESS
An impervious surface that is directly connected to a separate storm sewer or water of the state via an impervious flow path.
CONSTRUCTION SITE
An area upon which one or more land disturbing construction activities occur, including areas that are part of a larger common plan of development or sale where multiple separate and distinct land disturbing construction activities may be taking place at different times on different schedules but under one plan.
CUSTOMER
Any person, owner or occupant, firm, partnership, corporation, municipality, cooperative organization, governmental agency or political entity provided with stormwater management services by the Village Stormwater Utility.
DEBT SERVICE
With respect to any particular fiscal year and any particular bond series, an amount equal to the sum of all interest payable on such bonds during such fiscal year, plus any principal installments of such bonds during such fiscal year.
DEPARTMENT
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
DESIGN STORM/RAINFALL EVENT
A hypothetical discrete rainstorm characterized by a specific duration, temporal distribution, rainfall intensity, return frequency, and total depth of rainfall. The storm duration shall be 24 hours. Twenty-four hour rainfall amounts for the Village are as follows:
A. 
TR 55:
Frequency/Year
Total Rainfall
(inches)
1
2.0
2
2.5
5
3.3
10
3.8
25
4.4
50
4.8
100
5.3
B. 
Or as from "The Rainfall Frequency Atlas of the Midwest" (Floyd A. Huff and James R. Angel), Bulletin 71 of the Midwestern Climate Center (1992).
DEVELOPER
Reference Chapter 408, Subdivision of Land, of this Code.
DEVELOPMENT
Residential, commercial, industrial or institutional land uses and associated roads that have impervious area.
DIRECTOR
The Village Director of Public Works or his designee.
DISCHARGE VOLUME
The quantity of runoff discharged from land surface as the result of a rainfall event.
DIVISION OF LAND
Reference Chapter 408, Subdivision of Land, of this Code.
EFFECTIVE INFILTRATION AREA
The area of the infiltration system that is used to infiltrate runoff and does not include the area used for site access, berms or pretreatment.
EQUIVALENT RUNOFF UNIT (ERU)
The impervious area of a property relative to the statistical average impervious area of a single-family residential home within the Village. One ERU is equal to 3,780 square feet of impervious surface.
EROSION
The process by which the land's surface is worn away by the action of wind, water, ice or gravity.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN
A comprehensive plan developed to address pollution caused by erosion and sedimentation of soil particles or rock fragments during construction.
EXCEPTIONAL RESOURCE WATERS
Waters listed in § NR 102.11, Wis. Adm. Code.
EXISTING LAND USE CONDITION
The condition of the adjacent properties that are present at the time of the stormwater permit application. This term applies only for the purpose of properly sizing stormwater BMPs and stormwater conveyance systems per the requirements of this chapter.
EXTRATERRITORIAL
The unincorporated area within three miles of the corporate limits of a first, second, or third class city or within 1.5 miles of a fourth class city or village.
FEE IN LIEU
A payment of money to the Village in place of meeting all or part of the stormwater performance standards required by this chapter.
FINAL STABILIZATION
All land disturbing construction activities at the construction site have been completed and a uniform, perennial, vegetative cover has been established, with a density of at least 70% of the cover, for the unpaved areas and areas not covered by permanent structures, or employment of equivalent permanent stabilization measures.
FINANCIAL SECURITY/GUARANTEE
A performance bond, maintenance bond, surety bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or similar guarantees submitted to the Village by the responsible party to assure that requirements of this chapter are carried out in compliance with the stormwater management plan.
FISCAL YEAR
A consecutive twelve-month period commencing on the first day of January of any year.
GOVERNING BODY
The Howards Grove Village Board.[3]
GROSS AGGREGATE AREA
The total area, in acres, of all land located within the property boundary containing the land development activity.
GROUNDWATER ENFORCEMENT STANDARD
A numerical value expressing the concentration of a substance in groundwater, which is adopted under § 160.07, Wis. Stats., and § NR 140.10, Wis. Adm. Code, or § 160.09, Wis. Stats., and § NR 140.12, Wis. Adm. Code.
GROUNDWATER PREVENTATIVE ACTION LIMIT
A numerical value expressing the concentration of a substance in groundwater, which is adopted under § 160.15, Wis. Stats., and § NR 140.12, Wis. Adm. Code, or § NR 140.20, Wis. Adm. Code.
IMPERVIOUS SURFACE
A surface as measured on a horizontal plane which has been compacted or covered with a layer of material or improvements that reduce natural infiltration into the soil from rain water or snow melt. Impervious surfaces release as runoff all or a large portion of the precipitation that falls on them, except for frozen soil.
A. 
Impervious surfaces include but are not limited to all areas covered by structures, roof extensions and overhangs, patios, porches, driveways, loading docks, pools, sidewalks, sports courts and driveways or parking lots. Impervious area shall include driveway/access improvements that both serve a parcel leading to a public street and are not located on the subject parcel. Rooftops, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots and streets are examples of areas that typically are impervious.
B. 
Pervious surfaces include but are not limited to elevated decks that uniformly distribute drainage to underlying soil and areas of public streets or public sidewalks adjacent to a parcel with the exception of where a public sidewalk crosses a driveway.
INFILL and INFILL DEVELOPMENT AREA
An undeveloped area of land located within or surrounded by existing development, or existing development and natural or man-made features. These areas may be served by storm sewer drainage improvements. The Village may develop a map identifying parcels of land that constitute infill. The map shall be updated annually. As lands designated as infill are developed, the land shall no longer be classified as infill, even though the map has not yet been updated. Map updates shall not require Public Works Committee or Board approval.
INFILTRATION
The entry of precipitation or runoff into or through the soil.
INFILTRATION SYSTEM
A device or practice such as a basin, trench, rain garden or swale designed specifically to encourage infiltration, but does not include natural infiltration in pervious surfaces such as lawns, redirecting of rooftop downspouts onto lawns or minimal infiltration from practices, such as swales or roadside channels, designed for conveyance and pollutant removal only.
KARST FEATURE
An area or surficial geologic feature subject to bedrock dissolution so that it is likely to provide a conduit to groundwater, and may include caves, enlarged fractures, mine features, exposed bedrock surfaces, sinkholes, springs, seeps or swallets.
LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY (and LAND REDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY)
Any activity that changes the volume or peak flow discharge rate of rainfall runoff or nutrient/sediment load from the land surface. This term does not include agricultural land use activities.
LAND DISTURBING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY
Any man-made alteration of the land surface resulting in a change in the topography or existing vegetative or nonvegetative soil cover, that may result in runoff and lead to an increase in soil erosion and movement of sediment into waters of the state. Land disturbing construction activity includes clearing and grubbing, demolition, excavating, pit trench de-watering, filling and grading activities. Land disturbing construction activity excludes agricultural facilities and practices, silviculture activities, or routine maintenance for project sites that involve under five acres of land disturbance that are performed to maintain the original line and grade, hydraulic capacity, or original function of the facility.
LANDOWNER
Any person holding title to or having an interest in land.
LAND USER
Any person operating, leasing, renting, or having made other arrangements with the landowner by which the landowner authorizes use of his land.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A legal document that provides for long-term maintenance of stormwater management practices.
MEP or MAXIMUM EXTENT PRACTICABLE
A level of implementing best management practices in order to achieve a performance standard specified in this chapter which takes into account the best available technology, cost effectiveness and other competing issues such as human safety and welfare, endangered and threatened resources, historic properties and geographic features. MEP allows flexibility in the way to meet the performance standards and may vary based on the performance standard and site conditions.
NATURAL WETLANDS
An area where water is at, near, or above the land surface long enough to be capable of supporting aquatic or hydrophytic vegetation and which has soils indicative of perennial wet conditions.
NEW DEVELOPMENT
Development resulting from the conversion of previously undeveloped land or agricultural land uses.
NONDEVELOPED
Properties that have no improvements or impervious surface that contributes additional runoff.
NONRESIDENTIAL
Any developed property not used, primarily, as a permanent residence, such as a commercial, industrial or municipal/institutional property.[4]
NONSTORMWATER DISCHARGE
A discharge to the storm sewer/drainage system created by some process other than the runoff from precipitation.
NONSTRUCTURAL MEASURE
A practice, technique, or measure to reduce the volume, peak flow rate, or pollutants in stormwater that does not require the design or installation of fixed stormwater management facilities.
NOTICE OF INTENT
A notice required by § NR 151.11 or Ch. NR 216, Wis. Adm. Code.[5]
NRCS
The Natural Resources Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) formerly known as the "SCS (Soil Conservation Service of the USDA)."
OFF SITE
Located outside the property boundary described in the permit application.
ON SITE
Located within the property boundary described in the permit application.
ON-SITE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
A system designed to both mitigate flood impacts and provide adequate treatment of pollutants in stormwater runoff. "Systems" are defined as being constructed on a particular parcel for which a customer is billed. "Systems" include but are not limited to rain gardens, cisterns, infiltration trenches, pretreatment systems, detention and wet detention/retention basins.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
The current expenses, paid or accrued, of operation, maintenance and current repair of the system. The value shall be calculated using standard accounting practice and includes, without limitation, insurance premiums, administrative expenses, labor, executive compensation, regulatory compliance, materials and supplies used for current operations, and charges for accumulating reserves for current expenses not annually incurred, but which may be reasonably be expected to be incurred using standard accounting practices.
ORDINARY HIGH-WATER MARK
Has the meaning given in § NR 115.03(6), Wis. Adm. Code.
OTHER THAN RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
Development of land uses including but not limited to business park, commercial, industrial, government and institutional, recreation, transportation, communication and utilities.
OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS
Waters listed in § NR 102.10, Wis. Adm. Code.
PARCEL
The legal unit of land division as recorded by the County Register of Deeds.
PEAK FLOW or PEAK FLOW DISCHARGE RATE
The maximum rate at which a unit volume of stormwater is discharged. This is commonly expressed in terms of cubic feet per second (cfs).
PERCENT FINES
The percentage of a given sample of soil which passes through a Number 200 sieve in accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials, Volume 04.02, Test Method C117-95, Standard Test Method for Materials Finer than 75-µm (No. 200) Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
A narrative or measurable number specifying the minimum acceptable outcome for a facility or practice.
PERMIT
A written authorization made by the Director to the applicant to conduct land disturbing construction activity or to discharge post-construction runoff to waters of the state.
PERMIT ADMINISTRATION FEE
A sum of money paid to the Village by the permit applicant for the purpose of recovering the expenses incurred by the authority in administering the permit.
PERVIOUS SURFACE
An area that releases as runoff a small portion of the precipitation that falls on it. Lawns, gardens, parks, forests or other similar vegetated areas are examples of surfaces that typically are pervious.
POLLUTANT
Has the meaning given in § 283.01(13), Wis. Stats.
POLLUTION
Has the meaning given in § 281.01(10), Wis. Stats.
POPULATION
Has the meaning given in § 281.66(1)(c), Wis. Stats.
POST-CONSTRUCTION SITE
A construction site following the completion of land disturbing construction activity and final site stabilization.
POST-CONSTRUCTION SITE STORMWATER DISCHARGE
Any stormwater discharged from a site following the completion of land disturbing construction activity and final site stabilization.
POST-DEVELOPMENT LAND USE CONDITION
The extent and distribution of land cover types anticipated to occur under conditions of full development that will influence precipitation runoff and infiltration (also reference "proposed land use condition").
PREDEVELOPMENT CONDITION
The extent and distribution of land cover types present before the initiation of land disturbing construction activity, assuming that all land uses prior to development activity are managed in an environmentally sound manner. Section 330-23C(5) identifies the respective curve runoff numbers to be used. This term has the purpose of comparing pre- and post-development stormwater peak flows as required by this chapter.
PRETREATMENT
The treatment of stormwater prior to discharge to wetlands, infiltration practices or the primary stormwater treatment practice. The goal of pretreatment is to reduce pollutant loads to a level compatible with the capability of the primary practice.
PREVENTIVE ACTION LIMIT
Has the meaning given in § NR 140.05(17), Wis. Adm. Code.
PROPOSED LAND USE OR POST-DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS
The extent and distribution of land cover types anticipated to occur under conditions of full development that will influence precipitation runoff and infiltration.
PUBLIC DRAINAGE SYSTEM
All facilities owned and operated by the Village, County or Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the purpose of collecting, conveying, storing, treating, and disposing of stormwater.
QUALIFYING RECEIVING WATER
A receiving body of water within the Village's corporate boundaries for which the Village has, or is expected to have, little or no debt service and/or capital improvement costs. Those portions of Pigeon River (and its tributaries) located within the Village corporate limits are qualifying receiving waters.
REDEVELOPMENT
Areas where development is replacing older development.
REGIONAL STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
The consideration, evaluation and improvement of both significant natural and man-made drainage areas. Individual project sites typically are included in regional management areas.
RESIDENTIAL LAND DEVELOPMENT
Development that creates structures to house people. This includes residential dwelling units and surrounding property, including but not limited to lawns, driveways, sidewalks, garages, and access streets. This type of development includes single family, multifamily and apartments.
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
Any entity holding fee title to the property or performing services to meet the performance standards of this chapter through a contract or other agreement.
REVENUE
All rates, charges, assessments, rentals, fines or other charges or other income received by the Village related to the management and operation of the system, including amounts received from the investment or deposit of monies in any fund or account and any amounts contributed by the Village, all as calculated using standard accounting principles.
RUNOFF
Stormwater or precipitation including rain, snow or ice melt or similar water that moves on the land surface via sheet or channelized flow. Impervious surfaces prevent runoff from naturally infiltrating into soil.[6]
RUNOFF CURVE NUMBER or RCN
An index that represents the combination of a hydrologic soil group, land use, land cover, impervious area, interception storage, surface storage, and antecedent moisture conditions. RCNs convert mass rainfall into mass runoff. The NRCS identifies RCNs in TR-55.
SEDIMENT
Settleable solid material that is transported by runoff, suspended within runoff or deposited by runoff away from its original location.
SEPARATE STORM SEWER
A conveyance or system of conveyances, including roads with drainage systems, streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, constructed channels or storm drains, which meets all of the following criteria:
A. 
Is designed or used for collecting water or conveying runoff.
B. 
Is not part of a combined sewer system.
C. 
Is not draining to a stormwater treatment device or system.
D. 
Discharges directly or indirectly to waters of the state.
SITE
The entire area included in the legal description of the land owned on which the land disturbing construction activity is proposed in the permit application.
A. 
The site's entire area shall include all lands within the subject property including public road rights-of-way and easements and the land area within the individual lot(s).
B. 
The site shall include all areas to be developed whether constructed in phases or in entirety. The Village has a right to reasonably presume there is an overall intent to develop an entire parcel or adjoining parcels of land over a period of time when the lands are owned by the same party or parties. This includes land adjacent to the Village corporate limits within the 1 1/2 mile extraterritorial jurisdiction.
C. 
Lands within the site may not be defined by smaller areas to avoid compliance with this chapter.
SITE RESTRICTION
Any physical characteristic that limits the use of a stormwater best management practice (BMP).
SLAMM
The Source Loading and Management Model.
STOP-WORK ORDER
An order issued by the Director which requires that all construction activity on the site be stopped.
STORMWATER CONVEYANCE SYSTEM
Any method employed to direct stormwater runoff within and from land development or redevelopment activities to waters of the state. Examples include but are not limited to swales, channels and storm sewers.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT MEASURE
Structural or nonstructural practices that are designed to reduce stormwater runoff pollutant loads, discharge volumes, and/or peak flow discharge rates.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
A comprehensive plan prepared by the land developer, landowner, or permit holder that is designed to reduce stormwater quantity and rates and pollutants from the post-development land use condition to levels that meet the requirements of this chapter. The plan applies to conditions after the site has undergone final stabilization following completion of the construction activity.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SERVICES
The tasks required to control stormwater runoff to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public and comply with the State and Federal regulations. They include but are not limited to street sweeping, erosion control, stormwater basin improvements and maintenance, culvert and storm sewer maintenance, stormwater testing, stormwater management planning and related public education.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
All public storm sewers, drainage conduits and conveyances, roadside ditches, curb and gutter, and public greenways, and all improvements that are the property and responsibility of the Village and/or Stormwater Utility. These systems are operated to perform the following (without limitation): conserve water, control discharges from rainfall events, and incorporate methods to collect, convey, store, absorb, inhibit, treat, use or reuse water to prevent or reduce flooding, environmental degradation and water pollution or otherwise affect the quality and quantity of discharge from such system.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PLAN
A comprehensive plan designed to reduce the discharge of runoff and pollutants from hydrologic units on a regional or municipal scale.
STORMWATER RUNOFF
That portion of precipitation that does not infiltrate into the soil and flows from the land surface into natural or man-made conveyances.
STORMWATER UTILITY
The utility established under this chapter for the purpose of managing stormwater and imposing charges to recover costs associated with stormwater management services.
TARGETED PERFORMANCE STANDARD
A performance standard that will apply to a specific area that will require additional practices to meet water quality standards.
TECHNICAL STANDARD
A document that specifies design, predicted performance and operation and maintenance specifications for a material, device or method. The following methods shall be used to design the water quality, peak flow reduction and infiltration components of stormwater practices to meet the water quality standards of this chapter:
A. 
Technical standards identified, developed or disseminated by the Department through Ch. NR 151, Subch. V, Wis. Adm. Code.
B. 
Where technical standards have not been identified or developed by the Department, other technical standards may be used provided that the methods have been approved by the Village.
TOP OF THE CHANNEL
An edge, or point on the landscape, landward from the ordinary high-water mark of a surface water of the state, where the slope of the land begins to be less than 12% continually for at least 50 feet. If the slope of the land is 12% or less continually for the initial 50 feet landward from the ordinary high-water mark, the top of the channel is the ordinary high-water mark.
TR-55
The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (previously Soil Conservation Service), Urban Hydrology for Small Watersheds, Second Edition, Technical Release 55, June 1986.
TRANSPORTATION FACILITY
A highway, railroad, public mass transit facility, public use airport, public trail and also includes any other public work for transportation purposes under § 85.095(1)(b), Wis. Stats. A transportation facility does not include building sites for the construction of public buildings and buildings that are places of employment that are regulated by the Department of Safety and Professional Services pursuant to § 281.33, Wis. Stats.[7]
TYPE II DISTRIBUTION
A rainfall-type curve as established in the United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service, Technical Paper 149, published 1973. The Type II curve is applicable to all of Wisconsin and represents the most intense storm pattern.
UNDEVELOPED
A real property parcel with no impervious area.
USER CHARGE
The charge established by the Public Works Committee and Board on developed property within the corporate limits allocated for operations, maintenance and administration; capital improvements; and debt service.
VELOCITY DISSIPATION DEVICES
Has the meaning as defined in the Best Management Practices Handbook.
WATERS OF THE STATE
Has the meaning given in § 281.01(18), Wis. Stats.
WETLAND FUNCTIONAL VALUE
The type, quality, and significance of the ecological and cultural benefits provided by wetland resources, such as: flood storage, water quality protection, groundwater recharge and discharge, shoreline protection, fish and wildlife habitat, floral diversity, aesthetics, recreation, and education.
WORKING DAY
One full day of time being between Monday and Friday (inclusive) and not including recognized holidays.
WPDES
Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System.
WPDES STORMWATER PERMIT
A permit issued by the Department that authorizes the point source discharge of stormwater to waters of the state. It is issued under Ch. 283, Wis. Stats., and is regulated by Ch. NR 216, Wis. Adm. Code.
[1]
Editor's Note: The definition of "Board of Appeals," which immediately followed this definition, was repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
[2]
Editor's Note: The definition of "city," which immediately followed this definition, was repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
[3]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
[4]
Editor's Note: The definition of "non-stormwater discharge," which immediately followed this definition in the 1993 Code of Ordinances and was one of two definitions of that term, was repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II). See now the definition of "nonstormwater discharge" that follows.
[5]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
[6]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
[7]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
The fees referred to in other sections of this chapter shall be established by the Village and may from time to time be modified by resolution. A schedule of the fees (Rate Schedule) established by the Board and Public Works Committee shall be available for review in the Clerk-Treasurer's and Director's office.
A. 
Article II activity. Unless otherwise excepted by this chapter, a permit application must be accompanied by a nonrefundable permit administration fee.
B. 
Article III activity. Unless otherwise excepted by this chapter, a permit application must be accompanied by a nonrefundable permit administration fee.
The applicant shall deposit a surety bond, irrevocable letter of credit or three-party cash escrow to guarantee a good faith execution of the approved erosion control and/or stormwater management plan and any permit conditions to the Village as a condition of approval and issuance of the permit.
A. 
Establishing security. The applicant shall provide a financial guarantee, the form and type of which shall be acceptable to the Director and Village Attorney. The financial guarantee shall be in an amount determined by the Board and Director to be the estimated cost of construction and the estimated cost of maintenance of the stormwater management practices during the period which the designated party in the maintenance agreement has maintenance responsibility. The required security shall also be sufficient to reimburse the Village for its reasonable professional engineering and legal expenses incurred in the review, administration and enforcement of the permit. The financial guarantee shall give the Board and Director the authorization to use the funds to complete the stormwater management practices if the responsible party defaults or does not properly implement the approved stormwater management plan, upon written notice to the responsible party by the Director that the requirements of this chapter have not been met.
B. 
Conditions for release. Conditions for the release of the financial guarantee are as follows:
(1) 
The Village shall release the portion of the financial guarantee established under this section, less any costs incurred by the Village, to complete installation of practices upon submission of record drawing plans (i.e., "as built") by a licensed professional engineer. The Village may make provisions for a partial pro rata release of the financial guarantee based on the completion of various development stages.
(2) 
The Village shall release the portion of the financial guarantee established under this section to assure maintenance of stormwater practices, less any costs incurred by the Village, at such time that the responsibility for practice maintenance is passed on to another entity via an approved maintenance agreement.
(3) 
The release of the financial guarantee required by this chapter is not subject to the retainage provisions of § 66.0901(9), Wis. Stats.
A. 
Article II activity.
(1) 
The Director may post a stop-work order if any of the following occurs:
(a) 
Any land disturbing construction activity regulated under this chapter is being undertaken without a permit.
(b) 
The erosion and sediment control plan is not being implemented in a good faith manner.
(c) 
The conditions of the permit are not being met.
(2) 
If the responsible party does not cease activity as required in a stop-work order posted under this section or fails to comply with the erosion and sediment control plan or permit conditions, the Director may revoke the permit.
(3) 
If the responsible party, where no permit has been issued, does not cease the activity after being notified by the Director, or if a responsible party violates a stop-work order posted under Subsection A(1), the Director may request the District Attorney or Village Attorney to obtain a cease and desist order in any court with jurisdiction.
(4) 
The Public Works Committee may retract the stop-work order issued under Subsection A(1) or the permit revocation under Subsection A(2).
(a) 
After posting a stop-work order under Subsection A(1), the Director may issue a formal "notice" to the responsible party of the Village's intent to perform work necessary to comply with this chapter. The Director may enter the property and commence the work after issuing the notice. The costs of the work performed under this subsection by the Director, plus interest at the rate authorized by either the Public Works Committee and/or Board, shall be billed to the responsible party. In the event a responsible party fails to pay the amount due, the Clerk-Treasurer shall enter the amount due on the tax rolls and collect as a special charge/assessment against the property pursuant to Chapter 66, Subchapter VII, of the Wisconsin Statutes.
(5) 
Compliance with the provisions of this chapter may also be enforced by injunction in any court with jurisdiction. It shall not be necessary to prosecute for forfeiture or a cease and desist order before resorting to injunction proceedings.
B. 
Article III activity.
(1) 
General.
(a) 
Any land disturbing construction activity or post-construction runoff initiated after the effective date of this chapter by any person, firm, association, or corporation subject to the ordinance provisions shall be deemed a violation unless conducted in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.
(b) 
The Director shall notify the responsible party by certified mail of any noncomplying land disturbing construction activity or post-construction runoff. The notice shall describe the nature of the violation, remedial actions needed, a schedule for remedial action, and additional enforcement action which may be taken.
(c) 
Upon receipt of written notification from the Director under Subsection B(1)(b), the responsible party shall correct work that does not comply with the stormwater management plan or other provisions of the permit. The responsible party shall make corrections as necessary to meet the specifications and schedule set forth by the Director in the notice.
(d) 
If the violations of a permit issued pursuant to this chapter are likely to result in damage to properties, public facilities, or waters of the state, the Director may enter the land and take emergency actions necessary to prevent such damage. The costs incurred by the Village plus interest and legal costs shall be billed to the responsible party.
(e) 
The Director is authorized to post a stop-work order on all land disturbing construction activity that is in violation of this chapter, or to request the Village Attorney to obtain a cease and desist order in any court with jurisdiction.
(f) 
The Director may revoke a permit issued under this chapter for noncompliance with ordinance provisions.
[1] 
Any permit revocation, stop-work order, or cease and desist order shall remain in effect unless retracted by the Director or by a court with jurisdiction.
(g) 
The Director is authorized to refer any violation of this chapter, or of a stop-work order or cease and desist order issued pursuant to this chapter, to the Village Attorney for the commencement of further legal proceedings in any court with jurisdiction.
(h) 
Compliance with the provisions of this chapter may also be enforced by injunction in any court with jurisdiction. It shall not be necessary to prosecute for forfeiture or a cease and desist order before resorting to injunction proceedings.
(i) 
When the Director determines that the holder of a permit issued pursuant to this chapter has failed to follow practices set forth in the stormwater management plan, or has failed to comply with schedules set forth in said stormwater management plan, the Director or a party designated by the Director may enter upon the land and perform the work or other operations necessary to bring the condition of said lands into conformance with requirements of the approved plan. The Director shall keep a detailed accounting of the costs and expenses of performing this work. These costs and expenses shall be deducted from any financial security posted pursuant to § 330-10 of this chapter. Where such a security has not been established, or where such a security is insufficient to cover these costs, the costs and expenses shall be entered on the tax roll as a special charge against the property and collected with any other taxes levied thereon for the year in which the work is completed.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Original Sec. 14-2-14(c), regarding Article B and C activities, of the 1993 Code of Ordinances and which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
C. 
Penalties. Any person, firm, association, or corporation who does not comply with the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a per offense forfeiture as provided in § 1-4 of this Code and the costs of prosecution for each violation. Each day that the violation exists shall constitute a separate offense.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
A. 
Who may appeal. Appeals to the Public Works Committee may be taken by any aggrieved person or by any office, department, board, or bureau of Village affected by any decision of the Director.
B. 
Procedures.
(1) 
The Public Works Committee (created pursuant to Chapter 130 of this Code):
(a) 
Shall hear and decide appeals where it is alleged that there is error in any order, decision or determination made by the Director in administering this chapter, except for stop-work orders obtained under § 330-11;[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
(b) 
Upon appeal, may authorize variances from the provisions of this chapter that are not contrary to the public interest and where owing to special conditions a literal enforcement of the provisions of this chapter would be unreasonable; and
(c) 
Shall use the rules, procedures, duties and powers authorized by statute in hearing and deciding appeals and authorizing variances.
(2) 
The decision of the Public Works Committee is final. Appeals of the Public Works Committee decision shall be taken to Circuit Court within 30 days of the filing of the decision in the Village Clerk-Treasurer's office.