Title 15 - Public Improvements

15.10.150 Approval of Construction.

Any person or entity proposing to construct or modify any stormwater management improvement or modify a natural channel within the City shall apply to the City Engineer for approval of the location, dimensions, design and construction methods and materials of such stormwater management facility.  The application shall be in writing and shall contain such information including maps, plats, diagrams, detailed drawings and specifications as the City Engineer may require.  If the City Engineer finds that the proposed work will conform to the Standards, the City Engineer shall issue approval in writing.  If the City Engineer finds that the proposed work will not conform to the Standards, the City Engineer may grant a written variance to the Standards, but not to any other provisions of this Chapter.  Any variance granted by the City Engineer shall follow the guidelines established in Section 15.10.800.  The City Engineer shall issue a written notice of disapproval when such a determination has been made.  Any interested party may appeal the action of the City Engineer to the Governing Body by filing written notice with the City Clerk within ten days of the date of the action of the City Engineer.  In case of a timely filed appeal for an approval by the City Engineer, approval shall be suspended until final disposition of the matter by the Governing Body.  No stormwater management facility or modification to a channel shall be commenced within the City until a Public Improvement, Site Development, or Building permit authorizing the approved work is issued by the City, unless said work is exempt from obtaining all City permits and will not negatively impact storm drainage.

(History: Ord. SWM-2853 §2, 2010; SWM-2668 §2, 2008; SWM-2505 §1, 2004; SDR-2192 §§2 & 42, 2000; SDR-1340 §1, 85; SDR-1275 §35, 84; SD-1234 §§1 & 25, 83; SDR-349 §§1 & 9, 65)

Effective on: 1/1/1901