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
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 or 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 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 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 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 is in compliance
with the Municipal Ordinance No. (number assigned to the Ordinance)."
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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
Manual1. 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.
(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 § 201-301; 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 they cannot alter
any stormwater management facility without prior permission of the
municipality.
A.
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, 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq., for reviewing subdivision
plans.
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 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 Site Plan, the municipality shall cite the reasons for disapproval
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 municipality 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 municipality's concerns, to the municipality in accordance
with this article. The applicable review fee must accompany a resubmission
of a disapproved SWM Site Plan.
The municipality'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 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 an SWM Site Plan. If an approved SWM Site Plan is not completed according to § 201-407 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 § 201-405 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 municipality.
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 municipality,
the municipality or official designee may conduct a final inspection.
