[Ord. No. 3-2011, 3/8/2011]
1. The following items shall be included in the SWM site plan:
A. Appropriate sections from Chapter
22, 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'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 Part. At its sole
discretion and in accordance with this subpart, 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
1E(9) below.
D. The following signature block for the municipality:
"(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. 3 of 2011."
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
§ 26-133, Subsection 1.
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 Part
may be imposed at the discretion of the Municipal Engineer.
(3)
Stormwater runoff design computations, and documentation as specified in this Part, or as otherwise necessary to demonstrate that the maximum practicable measures have been taken to meet the requirements of this Part, including the recommendations and general requirements in §
26-111; 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 Ch. 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)
The 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.
[Ord. No. 3-2011, 3/8/2011]
1. Twenty copies of the SWM site plan shall be submitted as follows:
A. Twelve copies to the municipality.
B. One copy to the Municipal Engineer.
C. Three copies to the county Conservation District.
D. Two copies to the county Planning Commission/Office.
2. Additional copies shall be submitted as requested by the municipality
or DEP.
[Ord. No. 3-2011, 3/8/2011]
1. The SWM site plan shall be reviewed by a qualified professional for
the municipality for consistency with the provisions of this Part.
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
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.
[Ord. No. 3-2011, 3/8/2011]
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 subpart.
[Ord. No. 3-2011, 3/8/2011]
A disapproved SWM site plan may be resubmitted, with the revisions
addressing the municipality's concerns, to the municipality in
accordance with this subpart. The applicable review fee must accompany
a resubmission of a disapproved SWM site plan.
[Ord. No. 3-2011, 3/8/2011]
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 §
26-121 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 §
26-119 of this Part.
[Ord. No. 3-2011, 3/8/2011]
1. 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.
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 or official designee may conduct a final inspection.