Sufficient information should be submitted on all proposed detention/retention basins. This includes the following items:
(1)
Hydraulic study.
All necessary computer runs should be submitted in a bound and labeled booklet form. This should include backwater curve runs on existing conditions prior to development of the subject property, proposed existing conditions after development of the subject property, and fully developed conditions after development of the subject property.
(2)
Final construction plans.
Construction plans shall be submitted on standard 24-inch by 36-inch blueline sheets. The plans will include plan and profile of the entire basin with its inlet and outlet structures, edge treatments, fence, landscaping plan, and upstream and downstream erosion control. All design calculations and graphs showing the detention/retention storage design must be included in the construction plans. A grading plan for the basin or pond area, along with the drainage area map, must be included.
(3)
Landscaping plan.
In addition to final construction plans, a landscaping plan shall be submitted on standard 24-inch by 36-inch blueline sheets. The plans will need to include the locations and types of all plans, trees, shrubs and grass. This plan will also need to include all decorative features such as fencing, waterfalls, etc. The landscaping plan will be approved by the city prior to or with the final plat.
(4)
Homeowners association (HOA) declarations and covenants.
The HOA declarations and covenants must be approved by the city prior to the final plat approval by the city council. The HOA declarations and covenants must provide the following:
a.
Specifically indicate all maintenance responsibilities of the HOA. Provide a detailed list of items the HOA is responsible to maintain (i.e., the HOA is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the aeration fountains, landscaping upkeep, replacement, etc.).
b.
Provide a detailed schedule indicating when the maintenance is planned to take place and the number of times per year the maintenance will be performed. Include the estimated annual cost for the maintenance of the detention/retention pond and everything associated with the pond.
c.
An estimate of the annual cost to maintain the pond and a provision for deposit of this sum into an HOA account. This shall be maintained as a minimum balance in the HOA account. The cost will include mowing and maintaining the pond, any aeration fountains, and all other HOA responsibilities.
d.
Such declarations and covenants must provide for assessments of property owners and for liens to be placed on all property in the subdivision if such assessments for maintenance of the detention/retention pond or any item associated with the pond (i.e., aeration fountains, mowing, etc.). Such declarations and covenants shall provide that the city shall have the right to enforce all HOA obligations concerning such maintenance if the HOA fails to perform, including the right to assess, place liens, and foreclose the same.
(Code 1975, § 10¼-91)