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.
(3) 
A determination of site conditions in accordance with the SWM Manual.[1] A detailed site evaluation shall be completed for projects proposed in areas of carbonate geology and other environmentally sensitive areas such as brownfields.
[1]
Editor's Note: See § 210-51A.
(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:
[1] 
"(Design Engineer), on this date (date of signature), hereby certify that the Drainage Plan meets all design standards and criteria of the Richland Township, Act 167 Stormwater Management Ordinance."
[2] 
The seal, signature and date of 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. 
Four copies of the SWM plan shall be submitted to the Township for their distribution as follows:
(1) 
Two copies to the municipality.
(2) 
One copy to the Municipal Engineer (when applicable).
(3) 
One copy to the Township Planning Commission/Office.
B. 
Additional copies shall be submitted as requested by the municipality or DEP.
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.
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.