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The following items shall be included in the SWM site plan:
1.
Appropriate sections from Chapter 22 of this code, Subdivision and Land Development, and other applicable Borough ordinances, shall be followed in preparing the SWM site plans.
2.
The Borough shall not approve any SWM site plan that is deficient in meeting the requirements of this Chapter 21A. At its sole discretion and in accordance with this Chapter 21A, when a SWM site plan is found to be deficient, the Borough may either disapprove the submission and require a resubmission, or in the case of minor deficiencies, the Borough may accept submission of modifications.
3.
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 5.I, below.
4.
The following signature block for the Borough:
"Borough Zoning Officer, or his or her designee, on this date
__________, has reviewed and hereby certifies that the SWM Site Plan
meets all design standards and criteria of the Borough of Quakertown
MS4 Stormwater Management Ordinance."
5.
The SWM site plan shall provide the following information:
A.
The overall stormwater management concept for the project.
B.
A determination of site conditions in accordance with the BMP Manual
(see § 901). A detailed site evaluation shall be completed
for projects proposed in areas of carbonate geology or karst topography,
and other environmentally sensitive areas, such as brownfields.
D.
Expected project time schedule.
E.
A soil erosion and sediment control plan, where applicable, as prepared
for and submitted to the approval authority.
F.
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.
G.
Plan and profile drawings of all SWM BMPs, including drainage structures,
pipes, open channels, and swales.
H.
SWM site plan shall show the locations of existing and proposed on-lot
wastewater facilities and water supply wells.
I.
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.
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1.
SWM site plans shall be reviewed by the Borough for consistency with the provisions of this Chapter 21A and all other applicable Borough ordinances, codes, rules, and regulations.
2.
The Borough 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
shall occur within the time period allowed by the Pennsylvania Municipalities
Planning Code.[1] If a longer notification period is provided by other law,
statute, rule, regulation, or ordinance, the applicant will be so
notified by the Borough.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.
3.
If the Borough disapproves the SWM site plan, the Borough will state
the reasons for the disapproval in writing. The Borough also may approve
the SWM site plan with conditions and, if so, shall provide the acceptable
conditions for approval in writing.
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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 Borough shall require a resubmission of the modified SWM site plan in accordance with this Part 4. The applicable review fee must accompany the resubmission of a modified SWM site plan.
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A disapproved SWM site plan may be resubmitted, with the revisions addressing the Borough's concerns, to the Borough in accordance with this Part 4. The applicable review fee must accompany the resubmission of a disapproved SWM site plan.
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The Borough'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 Borough 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 Borough signs the approval for an SWM site plan. If all the work/activities/facilities proposed on an approved SWM site plan are not completed according to § 407 within the term of validity, then the Borough may consider the SWM site plan disapproved and may revoke any and all permits. SWM site plans that are considered disapproved by the Borough under this section shall be resubmitted in accordance with § 405 of this Chapter 21A.
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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 between the as-built
plans and the approved SWM site plan shall be submitted to the Borough.
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 SWM site plan
and specifications. The latitude and longitude coordinates for all
permanent SWM BMPs must also be submitted, at the central location
of the BMPs. If any licensed qualified professionals created, drew,
authorized, signed-off on, and/or otherwise contributed to the SWM
site plan or the construction plans created therefrom, then a licensed
qualified professional must sign the completion certificate.
3.
After receipt of the completion certification by the Borough, the
Borough may conduct a final inspection.
