Stormwater Atlas

submittals

Plan Submittal, Review, and Variances

Documentation expected for approval and paths for alternatives.

ReviewedPrevalence 25%~75 manuals tagged14 citationsModel: heuristic+editorial
Provisional practice synthesis for discussion — not a design manual or adopted regulation. Controlling state, regional, and MS4 criteria apply when more stringent. Verify citations against the linked jurisdiction manuals.

Practice

Plan-review packages typically include a drainage report, plans and details, calculation sheets or model files, an O&M plan, and as-built or certification materials. Local agencies add checklists; digital submittal expectations are increasing but inconsistent.

Plan-review package checklist

Draft national guidance grounded in atlas practice — not a design manual or adopted regulation.

DeliverableSuggested national guidanceAtlas note
Drainage reportCover hydrology, WQv, SCM selection/sizing, and downstream impactsNearly universal plan-review expectation
Plans & detailsShow drainage areas, SCM details, and maintenance accessStandard construction-document set
Model filesInclude native input/output files and version disclosureIncreasingly required for digital review
O&M + as-builtsInclude O&M plan and as-built/certification materialsOften tied to occupancy or bond release

Guidance

Require a reproducible, reviewable package: drainage report covering hydrology, WQv, SCM selection and sizing, and downstream impacts; plans showing drainage areas, SCM details, and access; model input and output files; O&M plan; and as-built or certification materials. Provide a national checklist baseline and allow local agencies to add items.

Open questions

National checklist length versus deferral to local plan-review manuals. Digital submittal and model-file retention requirements.

References

Numbered footnotes for guidance clauses and atlas notes. Field-verified entries come from structured atlas evidence; corpus-pattern entries are keyword-matched excerpts.

  1. [1]GeorgiaGeorgiaCorpus patternpages 143-143
    “This stage includes several items that should be identified in the Final Design Submittal Complete- ness Checklist (plan review application and fees, project narrative, stormwater management and erosion and sediment control construction draw- ings,”
  2. [2]City of ChicagoIllinoisCorpus patternpages 61-61
    “Chicago Stormwater Ordinance Manual Appendix A A-1 Appendix A: Submittal Checklists The applicant should review this plan review checklist used by DOB. PLAN REVIEW CHECK LIST STORM SEWER AND SANITARY SEWER REQUIREMENTS: Ch II, 3.2.1”
  3. [3]AlaskaAlaskaCorpus patternpages 103-104
    “rdination with other local or state environmental permits) • Determine standard submittal requirements and develop plan review, construction and maintenance checklists to streamline project review • Determine the model for maintenance responsibility”
  4. [4]West VirginiaWest VirginiaCorpus patternpages 35-36
    “val process when changes to an approved plan are desired. (3) A requirement for submittal of “as-built” certifications within 90 days of completion of a project. (4) A post-construction verification process to ensure that stormwater standards are be”
  5. [5]MontanaMontanaCorpus patternpages 177-178
    “Post-Construction Stormwater Management Plan Review Checklist Template Page 1 DATE RECEIVED CITY OF [NAME] [NAME OF DEPARTMENT, IF APPLICABLE] POST-CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN REVIEW CHECKLIST NAME O”
  6. [6]City of RaleighNorth CarolinaCorpus patternpages 7-7
    “tormwater conveyance systems also require inspection and as-built certification submittal to and acceptance by the Stormwater Division in the City of Raleigh’s Engineering Services Department (Raleigh Stormwater) prior to final inspection approval a”
  7. [7]MissouriMissouriCorpus patternpages 58-58
    “rmwater control measures were retained for further consideration. Conduct a pre-submittal meeting with local• regulatory and plan review personnel to discuss green infrastructure and any atypical design elements. Prepare and submit site plans for ap”
  8. [8]City of BellevueWashingtonCorpus patternpages 55-55
    “text font shall be “Simplex”. • All drawing units shall be English. D2-07.1(b) Submittals The AutoCAD files shall include all plans, profiles, notes, and details of the surface water improvements. All as-built sheets must be submitted both electron”
  9. [9]Tennessee Department of Environment and ConservationTennesseeCorpus patternpages 363-365
    “_______________________________________ File Number: __________________ Date of Submittal: ____ Reviewer: ________________________ Review Date: ____ Project Meeting Chronology: _________________________ Type of Meeting: _________________________ Dat”

Supporting jurisdictions

9 jurisdictions cited in this section (outline tags ~75 manuals; full atlas has ~299).

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