A.
Appropriate sections from Chapter 315, Subdivision and Land Development, and other applicable local ordinances shall be followed in preparing the SWM site plans.
B.
The Borough 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 an SWM site plan is found
to be deficient, the Borough may either disapprove the submission
and require a resubmission, or, in the case of minor deficiencies,
the Borough may accept submission of modifications.
C.
The following items shall be included in the SWM site plan:
(1)
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 C(3)(k) below.
(2)
The following signature block for the Borough:
"(Borough Engineer), on this date (Signature date), has reviewed
and hereby certifies that the SWM site plan meets all design standards
and criteria of the Municipal Ordinance No. (number assigned to ordinance),
except where waivers have been granted as noted on the Plan. The review
is based on a survey and plan prepared by others and assumes that
all information is correct and valid as submitted."
(3)
The SWM site plan shall provide the following information:
(a)
The overall stormwater management concept for the project.
(c)
A key map showing the development site's location within
the Borough's stormwater management districts, watersheds and
subareas. On all site drawings, show the boundaries of the district(s),
watershed(s) and subarea(s) as they are located on the development
site and identify their district and watershed names and applicable
subarea numbers.
(d)
Location of the 100-year floodplain on the development site
based on the current municipal Flood Insurance Rate Maps.
(e)
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 § 300-13.
(f)
Expected project time schedule.
(g)
A soil erosion and sediment control plan, where applicable,
as prepared for and submitted to the approval authority.
(h)
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.
(i)
Plan and profile drawings and details of all SWM BMPs, including
drainage structures, pipes, open channels, and swales.
(j)
The SWM site plan shall show the property lines, dimensions
of the site and the locations of existing and proposed on-lot wastewater
facilities and water supply wells, property boundaries, existing and
proposed topography, point(s) of interest, utilities, and potential
utility conflicts.
(k)
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,
including type and schedule/frequency of maintenance activities, personnel
and equipment requirements, estimated annual maintenance costs, and
method of financing continuing O&M.
(l)
A justification, acceptable to the designated plan reviewer,
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.
(m)
Certification and seal of the qualified professional engineer
responsible for the preparation of the plans and report.
(n)
Watershed maps delineating predevelopment and post-development
watershed boundaries and land cover conditions, as well as the flow
path and segments used to determine time of concentrations for each
watershed.
(o)
Storm sewer calculations and watershed maps delineating all
subareas used to size and compute flow for the storm sewer system.
(p)
Existing contours at intervals of two feet, except in areas
with slopes greater than 15%, in which case, five-foot contour intervals
may be used.
(q)
Contours of the finished project site at intervals of two feet,
except in areas with slopes greater than 15%, in which case, five-foot
contour intervals may be used.
Up to five copies of the SWM site plan shall be submitted as
follows:
A.
The Borough has designated the Borough Engineer as the designated
plan reviewer of SWM site plans for the Borough, and shall be understood
to be the reviewer where indicated as the Borough within this chapter.
B.
SWM site plans shall be reviewed by the Borough for consistency with
the provisions of this chapter.
C.
The Borough shall notify the applicant, in writing, within 45 days
whether the SWM site plan is approved or disapproved or requires additional
documentation. 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[1] (90 days). If a longer notification period is provided
by other statute, regulation, or ordinance, the applicant will be
so notified by the Borough.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.
D.
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 Borough will not approve the SWM
site plan, unless it determines that green infrastructure and LID
practices are not practicable.
E.
If the Borough disapproves the SWM site plan, the Borough will state
the reasons for the disapproval in writing. The Borough 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 designated plan reviewer, 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 Borough's concerns, to the Borough in accordance with this article. The applicable review fee, in accord with Article VII, must accompany a resubmission of a disapproved SWM site plan.
The Borough's 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 Borough 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 Borough signs the approval for an SWM site plan. If an approved SWM site plan is not completed according to § 300-24 within the term of validity, then the Borough may consider the SWM site plan disapproved and may revoke any and all permits. SWM site plans that are considered disapproved by the Borough shall be resubmitted in accordance with § 300-22 of this chapter.
A.
The developer shall be responsible for providing record drawings
of all SWM BMPs included in the approved SWM site plan, including,
but not limited to, BMP grading, outlet structure configuration and
emergency spillway configuration. The record drawings and an explanation
of any discrepancies with the construction plans shall be submitted
to the Borough.
B.
The record drawing 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.
The latitude and longitude coordinates for all permanent SWM BMPs
must also be submitted at the central location of the BMPs. If any
licensed qualified professionals contributed to the construction plans,
then a licensed qualified professional must sign the completion certificate.
The certification shall include documentation confirming field-reviewed
dewatering times for rate and volume control BMPs. Record drawings
shall be provided in both hard copy and electronic (AutoCAD®, latest edition) format.
C.
The Borough may conduct inspections during construction as it deems
appropriate. If inspections performed by the Borough reveal deficiencies
from the submitted and approved SWM site plan, the Borough may request
corrective actions. Any corrective action shall be at the cost of
the stormwater facility owner.
D.
After receipt of the completion certification by the Borough, the
Borough may conduct a final inspection.
