[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.
E. 
Two copies to DEP.
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[1] for reviewing subdivision plans.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.
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.