§ 51.32. COMPLIANCE REQUIRED AND TIME LIMITS FOR PERMITS.

(A) Before the commencement of construction of a new building or of a stormwater drainage facility or system for an existing building, the owner shall personally apply in writing to the Common Council for a permit to construct a stormwater detention facility or system, which application shall set out the date of the intended construction, exact location, any plans, specifications and any other information deemed necessary by the city engineer, and expressly state that the owner has complied, and will at all times comply with the standards set out in this chapter.

(B) If the work described in a drainage permit has not commenced within 180 days from the date of permit issuance, the permit will expire and a written cancellation notice will be sent to the property owner/developer. If the work described in a drainage permit has not been substantially completed (90% completed) within 1 year of the date of issuance thereof, the permit will expire and written notice will be sent to the property owner/developer. A written extension of up to 180 days may be granted by the city engineer if the work in progress exceeds 50% completion. All other instances must reapply for a new permit.

(C) Drainage permits granted prior to this chapter will be controlled as follows: upon the adoption of this chapter, notice will be sent to all existing permit holders, thereby giving notice that they are now under a time limit as defined by this chapter and that their time begins at the date of the passage of this chapter.

(Ord. 01-2000, passed 7-18-2000)