§ 7.1. Plans and specifications for general improvements.

A.

Plans and specifications for general improvements in [a] subdivision shall be prepared and endorsed by a certified engineer. Manner of preparation and number of copies provided shall be as appropriate to the type of improvements and the requirements for local review, approval, inspection and recording, plus one copy for return to the subdivider or his agent, bearing certification of approval by the appropriate official or officials if approved, or if disapproved, indicating the reasons for such disapproval.

Improvements for which such plans and specifications are required include all required improvements and any gas, water, sewer or electric light or power works, pipes, wires, fixtures or systems, or any telephone or community antenna television systems or the like in, on or under any streets, alleys or easements within the subdivision, and all other general improvements to be provided by the subdivider or his agent, including preparation of land by grading, clearing, filling or drainage.

To the extent that specifications have been established by the city or other public agency having jurisdiction concerning a particular type of improvement, they may be included by reference and need not be restated in relation to a particular plan.

B.

Plans and information on hauling operations associated with the excavation of stormwater management facilities. In addition to information required under the provisions of the subdivision regulations (appendix B), where sand, gravel, topsoil, fill or other excavated material from the excavation of a stormwater management facility will be hauled off site, the following information shall be submitted to the planning director:

(1)

The names and addresses of all haulers;

(2)

If the hauler is a corporation, the name and address of its corporate offices and registered agent;

(3)

The proposed date on which the hauling operation will commence and the proposed date on which the operation will be completed;

(4)

The total number of cubic yards of material to be hauled;

(5)

The number, type, carrying capacity, and weight of vehicles to be used in the hauling operation on a daily basis;

(6)

The location of all haul roads leading to public streets and highways within the hauling area;

(7)

A statement listing the public streets to be used as haul routes to access an arterial or major street or highway;

(8)

A statement of the methods to be used to maintain or repair any public street or highway to be used for hauling purposes;

(9)

The location of the on-site haul road, the point at which the haul road intersects the public right-of-way, the nearest street intersections in all directions leaving the excavation site and all existing and proposed entrances on both sides of the public street within five hundred (500) feet of the proposed entrance;

(10)

A detailed description of the on-site haul road and the entrance to the public right-of-way, including width, radii, composition of surface material and length of improved surface;

(11)

Erosion and sediment control measures to be employed at the haul road entrance and all access points;

(12)

The method by which dirt and dust will be controlled on the public streets and in the air;

(13)

A traffic maintenance/control plan, including, but not limited to, sign type, size, color, lettering size and locations;

(14)

Location and description of public structures and improvements immediately adjacent to and under the haul road entrance; and

(15)

A description or plan of all proposed improvements to mitigate the traffic impacts associated with the hauling activity including, but not limited to, turn lanes, signalization, striping and other traffic control measures.

(16)

If the hauled material will be deposited in the City of Virginia Beach, the address where the hauled material will be deposited and proof of current VPDES or VSMP permit coverage for the site where the material will be deposited.

The planning director or his designee shall determine the acceptability of the hauling methods and routes and may disapprove a subdivision plat if:

(1)

Under accepted engineering standards, it is determined that the public streets and highways to be used in the proposed hauling route cannot sustain the weight or frequency of the hauling vehicles without substantial damage thereto;

(2)

The proposed hauling operation would render the streets and highways affected by the hauling unsafe for public travel;

(3)

The noise or dust generated by the hauling operation is of such character, intensity and duration as to be detrimental to the life or health of persons of reasonable sensitivity, or to disturb or annoy the quiet, comfort or repose of reasonable persons who reside in close proximity to the hauling operation; or

(4)

Any of the information required under this subsection is incomplete, incorrect or false.

(Ord. No. 2412, 8-13-96; Ord. No. 3339, 4-22-14, eff. 7-1-14)

(Ord. No. 2412, 8-13-96; Ord. No. 3339, 4-22-14, eff. 7-1-14)