Regulation .04 Stormwater Management Ordinances.
Regulation .04 Stormwater Management Ordinances.LinkCopy Citation
A.
Each county and municipality shall adopt ordinances necessary to implement a stormwater management program. Subsequently, counties and municipalities shall submit any proposed amendments to the Administration for review and approval. By joint action with the county, a municipality may adopt the stormwater management ordinance of its respective county.
B.
Each local ordinance shall provide for:
(1)
A comprehensive stormwater management plan review and approval process that:
(a)
Considers all aspects of project planning, design, and construction from initial conception through final approval;
(b)
Requires the submission, review, and approval of interim plans at an increasing level of detail for specific stages of project development;
(c)
Provides for coordinated input for all plans from all appropriate agencies including, but not limited to, soil conservation districts and departments of planning, zoning, public works, and environmental protection; and
(d)
Requires implementation of ESD to the MEP;
(2)
Exemptions and waivers;
(3)
Criteria and procedures for stormwater management;
(4)
Proper implementation of stormwater management in accordance with the approved plan;
(5)
Maintenance responsibilities and requirements including periodic inspection; and
(6)
Penalties for noncompliance with the ordinances including suspension of construction activities when appropriate.