Chapter 5.25
PLAN APPROVAL AND PERMIT ISSUANCE
Sections:
5.25.020 Plan checking deposit.
5.25.040 Final review and approval.
5.25.060 Statement of fees and charges.
5.25.070 Issuance of main extension permit.
5.25.090 Items to consider before submitting plans.
5.25.010 General.
The procedure outlined in this chapter shall be followed for submittal, review and approval of plans, and permit issuance for sewer main extensions. [Ord. 2014-2 (Att. § 5-01).]
5.25.020 Plan checking deposit.
The plan checking deposit shall be paid to the District prior to any review of plans. This deposit is not refundable but, upon issuance of a main extension permit, the deposit will be credited against the total plan checking and inspection fees due under District rules and regulations. [Ord. 2014-2 (Att. § 5-02).]
5.25.030 Preliminary review.
To facilitate the processing and review of plans for main extensions, all of the following materials shall be submitted at least three weeks prior to the District Board meeting at which approval of plans is desired.
(1) Two complete sets of sewer plans and profiles.
(2) Two complete sets of any required special specifications.
(3) Two copies of the job engineer’s preliminary cost estimate.
(4) Two copies of maps and descriptions for any required sewer easements.
(5) If the project is a subdivision, submit one copy of the final map, including the proposed certificate page, and one copy of the proposed grading plans.
After submittal, the above materials will be reviewed by the District staff and the District Engineer. If there are any required corrections and/or recommended revisions, they will be noted on the plans, easements, etc., and one set will be returned to the job engineer for revisions and resubmittal. This procedure will be repeated until all District requirements are met and the plans are ready for approval of the District Board. [Ord. 2014-2 (Att. § 5-03).]
5.25.040 Final review and approval.
In order to obtain final approval, the job engineer shall submit the following materials, as revised in accordance with SD5MCC 5.25.030.
(1) Four complete sets of sewer plans and profiles.
(2) Four complete sets of any required special specifications.
(3) One copy of maps and descriptions for all required easements, together with signed and notarized deeds from each grantor, ready for recordation by the District.
(4) If the project is a subdivision, submit one copy of the final map, including one copy of the grading plans (both in form to be presented to the City or County for final approval).
(5) One copy of the job engineer’s estimate for all sanitary sewer facilities.
(6) Any other pertinent plans, information or materials specifically required by the District Manager or District Engineer.
When all of these materials are received and given final review, the plans will be submitted to the District Board for approval. The Board meets regularly twice each month (specific dates may be obtained from the District office) and the job engineer will need to schedule his work and submittal of plans to meet an appropriate Board meeting date. After approval of the plans by the District Board, the District Manager will stamp “Approved” and sign all copies. He will then transmit one approved copy to the owner and one to the job engineer for his use. Note: The plan approval by the District shall become void six months from the date of approval, unless a main extension permit for the work has been issued within that time. [Ord. 2014-2 (Att. § 5-04).]
5.25.050 Plan revisions.
In the event that any plan or field condition is encountered during construction that necessitates deviation from the approved plans, all work shall be halted until the plans are revised by the job engineer, resubmitted to the District and the revisions approved by the District. When revisions are required, the job engineer shall submit two preliminary copies of the proposed revised sheets of the plans along with a letter explaining the recommended revisions. When the revisions are in approvable form, four copies of the revised plan sheets shall be submitted for signature of the District Manager and distribution similar to the original plans. The permittee shall bear all costs for any plan revisions. The job engineer shall be responsible for seeing that all revisions are appropriately shown on the “Record Drawings” for the project. [Ord. 2014-2 (Att. § 5-05).]
5.25.060 Statement of fees and charges.
During District review of the plans but prior to final approval, the District Manager will prepare a statement of fees and charges which will be sent to the permittee, with a copy to the job engineer, detailing the fees and charges which must be paid and setting forth the required performance bond amount, and any other information or materials which may be required (other than approval of plans, specifications, etc.) prior to issuance of the main extension permit. [Ord. 2014-2 (Att. § 5-06).]
5.25.070 Issuance of main extension permit.
Written permission to construct the main extension will be granted only after all District requirements have been met, including final approval of all plans and specifications, payment of all appropriate fees and charges, posting of the required performance and maintenance bond, acquisition of all required easements, and the filing of a permit application form, receipt of the certificate of insurance from the contractor, etc. (see SD5MCC 5.50.120). No work shall be permitted to proceed until the main extension permit has been issued. [Ord. 2014-2 (Att. § 5-07).]
5.25.080 Subdivisions.
Before approving the recordation of a subdivision final map, the City, Town and/or the County require a letter from the District stating that plans and specifications for necessary sewerage facilities to serve each lot in the subdivision have been approved by the District and that financial arrangements have been made to insure installation of these facilities. Before this letter is written, the property must be annexed to the District (if not already in the District) and the main extension permit must have been issued as above provided. [Ord. 2014-2 (Att. § 5-08).]
5.25.090 Items to consider before submitting plans.
The following is a general list of items which should be considered by the job engineer before submitting plans for review and approval of the District:
(1) Have arrangements been made for the payment of the plan checking deposit?
(2) Are there any special details needed, such as special drawings, notes, and/or specifications to supplement the standard specifications?
(3) Is the property to be sewered within the District boundaries?
(4) If the property is not in the District, has the owner requested in writing that his property be annexed and submitted the required annexation fee?
(5) Can the proposed sewerage system provide service to properties other than those arranging for the installation? If so, have full provisions been made for the additional service or future extension?
(6) Has County/City flood control approval been secured for all sewer line crossings of storm water channels?
(7) Are all necessary easements prepared?
(8) Are there any special permits and/or licenses required in connection with the work?
(9) Have all existing and future underground utilities been shown on the plans and are there any conflicts or special requirements for field location? [Ord. 2014-2 (Att. § 5-09).]