16.15.030 Drainage Submittal Review and Approval Process.
A. Submittal Process. The drainage submittal shall be submitted to the City as part of the clearing, grading and erosion control permit (permit) application required by BC Chapter 16.10. The City may charge a fee in an amount set by Council resolution for the permit. The plans shall be reviewed by the City for compliance with the COSM, the post-construction performance standards for stormwater management that are described in BC 16.15.040, and other applicable rules and standards prior to approval.
B. Notification Required. The City shall be notified prior to the commencement of any development covered by a drainage submittal.
C. Applicant’s Responsibilities.
1. Any modifications to the drainage submittal shall be submitted to the City for approval. A new drainage submittal shall be submitted on request of the City.
2. Stormwater systems shall be tested for approval after construction. Stormwater systems shall be inspected when deemed necessary by the City during and after construction to assure consistency with the approved drainage submittal, and for compliance with this title.
D. Conditions of Approval. The following conditions apply to all approved drainage submittals:
1. Approval of the drainage submittal does not relieve the owner or responsible party from the duty to ensure the systems and their safety measures function as designed.
2. Approval may be suspended or revoked at any time if conditions are not as stated or shown in the approved application or implementation of the drainage submittal is not proceeding in the approved manner.
3. Approval of a drainage submittal may be suspended if the project is not completed within a two-year period or development has ceased for a period of more than two years. However, a one-year extension may be granted upon a written request that provides the reason(s) for the delay or cessation of development and specifies a time frame for completion or commencement of development activities.
4. If suspension or revocation of approval is necessary, the owner will receive notice of this decision and may appeal to the City Manager. A written request for appeal and hearing must be made within 10 days from the notice of suspension or revocation.
5. If drainage submittal approval is suspended or revoked, the owner shall be required to submit a new plan for approval, with the requisite fee, prior to starting or continuing the planned project or development.
6. Approval of any plans by the City shall not create a liability on the part of or cause of action against the City or City employee regarding the plan or its operation. [Ord. NS-2176, 2012]