The following items shall be included in the SWM site plan:
A.
Appropriate sections from the Municipal Subdivision and Land Development
Ordinance, and other applicable local ordinances, shall be followed
in preparing the SWM site plans.
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 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 plan discussed in Subsection E(8) 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 meets all
design standards and criteria of the Municipal Ordinance No. (Number
assigned to the ordinance)."
E.
The SWM site plan shall provide the following information:
(1)
The SWM Plan shall consist of all applicable calculations, maps and
plans. A note on the cover sheet and SWM site plan shall refer to
the associated computations and erosion and sedimentation plan by
title and date. All SWM site plan materials shall be submitted to
Richland Township in a format that is clear, concise, legible, neat,
and well organized; otherwise, the SWM site plan shall be disapproved
and returned to the applicant.
(2)
Project description and the overall stormwater management concept
for the project including specifications of the materials to be used.
(4)
Complete 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 § 210-12.
(5)
Expected project time schedule.
(6)
A soil erosion and sediment control plan, where applicable, as prepared
for and submitted to the approval authority.
(7)
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.
(8)
The SWM 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 as well as schedules and costs for O&M
activities.
(9)
SWM site plan shall include the following information:
(a)
The location of the project relative to highways, municipalities
or other identifiable landmarks.
(b)
Existing contours at intervals of two feet. In areas with steep
greater than 15%, five feet contour intervals may be used.
(c)
Existing streams, lakes ponds, or other bodies of water within
the project area.
(d)
Other physical features, including flood hazard boundaries,
sinkholes, existing drainage courses, areas of natural vegetation
to be preserved, and the total extent of the upstream area draining
through the site.
(e)
The locations of all existing and proposed utilities, sanitary
sewers, and water lines within 50 feet of the property lines.
(f)
Cambria County soil survey soil types and boundaries.
(g)
Proposed changes to the land surface and vegetative cover, including
the type and amount of impervious area.
(h)
Proposed structures, roads paved areas, and buildings.
(i)
Final contours at intervals of two feet. In areas of steep slope
greater than 15%, five feet contours may be used.
(j)
The name of the development, the name and address of the owner
of the property, and the name of the individual or firm preparing
the plan.
(k)
The date of submission.
(l)
A graphic and written scale of one inch equals no more than
50 feet; for tracts of 20 acres or more, the scale shall be one inch
equals no more than 100 feet.
(m)
A North arrow.
(n)
The total tract boundary and size with distances marked to the
nearest foot and bearing to the nearest degree.
(o)
Existing and proposed land use(s).
(p)
A key map showing all existing man-made features beyond the
property boundary that would be affected by the project.
(q)
Plan and profile drawings of all SWM BMPs, including drainage
structures, pipes, open channels, and swales.
(r)
The locations of existing and proposed on-lot wastewater facilities
and water supply wells.
(s)
Overland drainage paths.
(t)
A fifteen-foot-wide access easement around all stormwater management
facilities that would provide ingress to and egress from a public
right-of-way.
(u)
A note on the plan indicating the location and responsibility
for maintenance of stormwater management facilities that would be
located off-site. All off-site facilities shall meet the performance
standards and design criteria specified in this chapter.
(v)
A statement, signed by the landowner, acknowledging the stormwater
management system to be a permanent fixture that can be altered or
removed only after approval of a revised plan by Richland Township.
(w)
The following signature block for the design engineer:
(x)
The location of all erosion and sedimentation control facilities.
For all activities regulated by this chapter that require any
other permits under applicable state or federal regulations must provide
proof of application for said permit(s) as part of the plan. The plan
shall be coordinated with the state and federal permit process.
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 for reviewing subdivision plans.
B.
The municipality shall notify the applicant in writing within 45
calendar 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 Richland Township. If Richland Township disapproves
the SWM site plan, the municipality shall cite the reasons for disapproval
in writing.
A.
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 Richland Township,
shall require a resubmission of the modified SWM site plan in accordance
with this article.
B.
A modification to an already approved or disapproved SWM site plan
shall be submitted to Richland Township, accompanied by the applicable
review fee. A modification to a SWM site plan for which a formal action
has not been taken by Richland Township shall be submitted to Richland
Township accompanied by the applicable review fee.
A disapproved SWM site plan may be resubmitted, with the revisions addressing Richland Township's concerns, to the Township in accordance with § 210-17 of this chapter and distributed accordingly and be subject to review as specified in § 210-18. The applicable review fee must accompany a resubmission of a disapproved SWM site plan.
Richland Township's approval of a SWM site plan shall be valid for a period not to exceed six months for the purposes of obtaining a building or grading permit for the project. The six-month time period shall commence on the date that the Richland Township Planning Commission approves the SWM site plan and site plan. A permit must then be secured in accordance with all zoning/building permit or grading permit regulations. If stormwater management facilities included in the approved SWM site plan have not been constructed, or if constructed, and record drawings of these facilities have not been approved within the time period of an approved permit, then Richland Township may consider the SWM site plans disapproved and may revoke any and all permits. SWM site plans that are considered disapproved by Richland Township shall be resubmitted in accordance with § 210-20 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 may conduct a final inspection.
