§ 117-47. Project completion.

(a)

Land users shall complete land disturbing activities in a timely and orderly manner. Land disturbing activities shall be considered complete when the disturbed area has been stabilized with improvements, vegetative cover, or other department of engineering approved means. When a project has been completed for a significant land disturbing activity, the person holding the permit shall petition, in writing, indicating completion and requesting the release of any surety bonds and/or letters of credit.

(b)

For significant land disturbing activities, as-builts of permanent stormwater management systems must be submitted prior to or concurrently with the completion notice and request for bond release. The city shall have 28 normal business days to perform an inspection and respond to the request for release. If the city does not respond within the 28 normal business days, the request shall be granted automatic approval.

(c)

Upon inspection and verification of satisfactory land disturbing completion, any surety bonds and/or letters of credit shall be released by the department of engineering forthrightly. Maintenance responsibilities of completed land disturbing activities shall remain with the person owning the land.

(d)

If the stormwater management systems on site are deemed to be insufficient, not appropriate and/or inconsistent with the post-construction stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) or objectives stated in this chapter, then approval will not be granted.

(Ord. No. 5085, § 1(162.30), 12-4-2006)