[Ord. 03.01.2011.2, 3/1/2011, § 401]
1. The following items shall be included in the SWM site plan:
A. Appropriate sections from the municipal Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter
22], 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 chapter. At its sole discretion
and in accordance with this Part, when a 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 a permanent access or maintenance easement for all physical SWM BMPs, such as ponds and infiltration structures, as necessary to implement the operation and maintenance plan discussed in Subsection
1I(9) below.
D. The following signature block for the municipality:
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"(Municipal Official or designee), on this date (date of signature)
has reviewed and hereby certifies that the SWM site plan meets all
design standards and criteria of the Municipal Ordinance No. (Number
assigned to the Ordinance)."
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E. The following signature block for the registered professional preparing
the plan:
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"I,__________, hereby certify on this date (date of signature)
that the stormwater management plan meets all design standards and
criteria of the Ordinance No. (Number assigned to the Ordinance)."
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F. The following statement by the owner:
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"I/we hereby acknowledge that I/we and/or my/our assignees/grantees
shall be responsible for maintenance of the stormwater management
system shown hereon, in accordance with approved stormwater management
ownership and maintenance plan for this project, and that such stormwater
system shall remain as a permanent fixture that cannot be altered,
replaced, or removed without prior written approval from the municipality."
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G. A note indicating that as-built plans will be submitted by a qualified
professional for all stormwater facilities prior to occupancy, or
the release of the surety bond. The municipality reserves the right
to authorize the municipal engineer to review said as-built plans.
H. All permits required by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PA DOT), and
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and other regulatory agencies.
I. 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 PA
BMP Manual. 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.
(3)
Stormwater runoff design computations and documentation as specified in this chapter, or 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 §
23-301.
(4)
Expected project time schedule.
(5)
A soil erosion and sediment control plan, where applicable,
as prepared for and approved by the approval authority.
(6)
The effect (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)
Plans and profile drawings of all SWM BMPs including open channel
structures, pipes, open channels, and swales shall be at the discretion
of the municipality.
(8)
SWM site plan shall show the locations of existing watercourses
and existing and proposed on-lot wastewater facilities, water supply
wells, and infiltration areas.
(9)
The SWM site plan shall include an operation and maintenance
(O&M) plan for all existing and proposed physical stormwater management
facilities. This plan shall address long-term ownership and responsibilities
for operation and maintenance.
(10)
Horizontal and vertical profiles of any existing and proposed
watercourses, drainageways, channels or streams, including hydraulic
capacity.
(11)
Hydrologic and hydraulic computations for all existing and proposed
stormwater management facilities and measures.
(12)
Stormwater management both during and after development.
(13)
Unless specifically exempted in writing, the following must
also be shown on the SWM site plan, prepared in a form which meets
the requirements for recording in the Office of the Register and Recorder
of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania:
(a)
Annotated maps, drawings, engineering plans, and construction
details. Said plan shall be prepared by a registered professional
land surveyor, qualified geologist, landscape architect, architect,
or engineer licensed in the State of Pennsylvania, with said preparer's
seal and registration number affixed to the plan. Plans for tracts
of less than 20 acres shall be drawn at a scale of one inch equals
no more than 50 feet; for tracts of 20 acres or more, plans shall
be drawn at a scale of one inch equals no more than 200 feet. Plans
shall be submitted on the following sheet sizes: 18 inches by 24 inches,
24 inches by 36 inches, or 36 inches by 42 inches. All lettering shall
be drawn to a size to be legible if the plans are reduced to half
size. All sheets comprising a submission shall be on one size.
(b)
The name of the proposed development and the name and address
of the owner of the property and the individual or firm preparing
the plan.
(c)
Date of submission and revision, graphic scale, and North arrow.
(d)
Total tract boundary with distances marked to the nearest foot
and bearings to the nearest degree and the total acreage of the tract.
(e)
Key map (drawn to scale) showing all existing natural and man-made
features beyond the property boundary affected by the project and
the extent of the watershed or sub-basin which drains through the
project site for 1,000 feet or as specified by the municipality.
(f)
Existing and proposed topographic contours shall be provided
at intervals not greater than five feet for existing and proposed
conditions. Topographic contours at intervals less than five feet
may be required for flat sites, and to depict certain existing and
future stormwater management features. The reference datum used to
develop topographic contours shall be stated on the plans.
(g)
Existing and proposed use, including the total area of impervious
surfaces after construction.
(h)
Location and selected plant material used for vegetative filter
paths to sinkholes, stream buffers, buffer yards, wetlands, streams,
and other waters of the commonwealth, and the location of all notices
to be posted, as specified in this chapter.
(i)
If stormwater management facilities are off-site, a note on
the plan referring to location and agreements indicating responsibility
for conveyance to and maintenance of the facilities; all such off-site
facilities shall meet the design standards and criteria specified
in this chapter, and details of the facilities shall be included with
the plan.
[Ord. 03.01.2011.2, 3/1/2011, § 402]
1. Five copies of the SWM site plan shall be submitted to the municipality
or Ordinance Administrator for distribution to the Municipal Engineer,
County Conservation District, County Planning Commission, and other
agencies as applicable.
2. Additional copies shall be submitted as requested by the municipality,
Ordinance Administrator or DEP.
[Ord. 03.01.2011.2, 3/1/2011, § 403]
1. The SWM site plan shall be reviewed by a qualified professional for
the municipality for consistency with the provisions of this chapter.
After review, the qualified professional shall provide a written recommendation
for the municipality to approve or disapprove the SWM site plan. If
it is recommended to disapprove the SWM site plan, the qualified professional
shall state the reasons for the disapproval in writing. The qualified
professional 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 the Municipalities Planning
Code for reviewing subdivision plans.
2. The municipality shall notify the applicant in writing within 45
calendar days whether the SWM site plan is approved or disapproved.
If the SWM plan involves a subdivision or 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 municipality. If the municipality disapproves
the SWM plan, the municipality shall cite the reasons for disapproval
in writing.
3. The municipality's approval of a SWM site plan shall be valid for a period not to exceed five years. This five-year time period shall commence on the date that the municipality signs the approved SWM site plan If stormwater management facilities included in the approved SWM site plan have not been constructed, or if an as-built survey (if required) of these facilities has not been approved within this five-year time period, 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 §
23-405 of this chapter. The five-year time period may be renewed for a single five-year term upon request of the applicant if there have been no adopted or pending revisions to the SWM ordinance.
4. A SWM site plan may be adjusted revised and resubmitted in accordance
with above.
5. Failure of the municipality or Ordinance Administrator to render
a decision and communicate it to the applicant within 90 days (except
when a plan is being reviewed concurrently with another development
approval), in which case the time limit for the concurrent development
permit shall apply, shall be deemed an approval of the plan.
[Ord. 03.01.2011.2, 3/1/2011, § 404]
A modification to a submitted SWM site plan that involves a
change in SWM BMPs or techniques, or that involves the relocation
or re-design 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 Part.
[Ord. 03.01.2011.2, 3/1/2011, § 405]
A disapproved SWM site plan may be resubmitted, with the revisions
addressing the municipality's concerns, to the municipality in accordance
with this Part. The applicable review fee must accompany a resubmission
of a disapproved SWM site plan.
[Ord. 03.01.2011.2, 3/1/2011, § 406]
The municipality'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 unless otherwise authorized by the municipality. 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 a SWM site plan. If an approved SWM site plan is not completed according to §
23-407 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 §
23-405 of this chapter.
[Ord. 03.01.2011.2, 3/1/2011, § 407]
1. The developer shall be responsible for completing an as-built plan(s)
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.
2. 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.
3. After receipt of the completion certification by the municipality,
the municipality may conduct a final inspection.