[Ord. 520, June 1999; Ord. 996, July 2014]
Information indicating the manner in which the provisions of this chapter are to be met shall be indicated on all preliminary plats.
[Ord. 520, June 1999; Ord. 996, July 2014]
Information indicating the manner in which the provisions of this chapter are to be met shall be submitted with all construction plan submissions or any other plan for improvements which falls under the requirements of Division 2. All computations, plans and specifications shall be prepared and sealed by a professional engineer registered in the State of Tennessee.
[Ord. 520, June 1999; Ord. 996, July 2014]
Information indicating the manner in which the provisions of this chapter are to be met shall be submitted with all construction plan submissions or any other plan for improvements which falls under the requirements of § 14-510. All computations, plans, and specifications shall be prepared and sealed by a professional engineer registered in the State of Tennessee.
[Ord. 520, June 1999; Ord. 996, July 2014]
All subdivisions and other proposed improvements which are subject to the provisions of Division 2 shall incorporate such design features as are required in this chapter 5. Variation from these requirements shall require the approval of the city commission whose action shall be conditioned upon the following:
(1) 
That a petition be submitted describing in detail the rationale for the proposed design change.
(2) 
That there are special circumstances or conditions affecting the property under consideration such that strict compliance with the provisions of this chapter 5 would deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of his land.
(3) 
That the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the proprietor.
(4) 
That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or injurious to other property in the territory in which said property is located.
[Ord. 520, June 1999; Ord. 996, July 2014]
Designs for detention storage and related appurtenances will incorporate features which facilitate their inspection and maintenance. The designer shall submit an Operation and Maintenance (O&M) plan for any detention facility prior to its approval. The O&M plan will address silt removal, vegetative growth control, erosion control in the structure and the maintenance of the inlet and outlet structures and safety features. All detention facilities may be inspected by the city at such times they deem necessary. If deficiencies, or conditions creating nuisances, are found, the owner shall be required to initiate the necessary corrections with fourteen (14) days after notification, and all deficiencies shall be corrected within thirty (30) days.
[Ord. 520, June 1999; Ord. 996, July 2014]
Designs of detention facilities shall incorporate safety features, particularly at inlets, outlets, on steep slopes, and at any attractive nuisances. These features shall include, but not be limited to, fencing, hand rails, lighting, steps, grills, signs, and other protective or warning devices so as to restrict access.
[Ord. 520, June 1999; Ord. 996, July 2014]
Sediment ponds which are constructed with the intent of being used as a detention pond once the site is stabilized shall be cleaned, graded, stabilized and the control structure modified as required before it will be acceptable to the city.
[Ord. 520, June 1999; Ord. 996, July 2014]
Wet detention ponds are allowed but will require additional safety features and maintenance requirements due to their appeal. This may include flatter slopes along the normal water line, aeration, a greater level of maintenance and other features to insure safe and proper operation.
[Ord. 520, June 1999; Ord. 996, July 2014]
The administration of this chapter shall be the responsibility of the City of Collegedale.
[Ord. 520, June 1999; Ord. 996, July 2014]
In the interpretation and application of this chapter, the provisions expressed herein shall be held to be the minimum requirements and shall be liberally construed in favor of the City of Collegedale.
[Ord. 520, June 1999; Ord. 996, July 2014]
The City of Collegedale Commission is hereby designated as the appeals board for disputes arising from the application of this chapter. The commission shall hear appeals where it is alleged by an appellant that there is error in any order, requirement, decision, grant or refusal made by the city in the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter.
[Ord. 520, June 1999; Ord. 996, July 2014]
(1) 
General. Any person, firm, organization, association or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter 5, including violation of any variances granted under the authority of this chapter 5, shall be deemed guilty of a municipal ordinance and each such person or other entity shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof that any violation of any of the provisions of this code is committed, continued or permitted, and upon conviction of such violation, such person or other entity may be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) and more than five hundred dollars ($500.00).
(2) 
Additional corrective actions. Any building or structure constructed in violation of the provisions of this chapter 5 or any use carried on in violation of this chapter 5 is hereby declared to be a nuisance per se, with any court of competent jurisdiction having the authority to determine that the owner or developer is guilty of maintaining a nuisance per se and to order such nuisance abated. In this connection, the city is hereby authorized to institute any appropriate action or proceeding in any appropriate court to prevent, restrain, correct or abate any violations of this chapter 5.
(3) 
The provisions of this chapter are in addition to and not in restriction of limitations or rights that the citizens of the City of Collegedale may have under the common laws of the State of Tennessee.