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Stormwater Management Regulations For Land Disturbance Sites LESS Than One Acre Less Permit Cover Notice Page 1 of 2 Stormwater Management is increasingly important for the purpose of maintaining clean water and preserving waterbodies such as streams, rivers, and lakes. The City of Kalispell’s Stormwater Management Ordinance 1600 went into effect May 2, 2007, as mandated under the Federal Clean Water Act (CWA) and the Montana Pollution Discharge Elimination (MPDES) regulation. These regulations are designed to improve water quality in waterbodies by reducing the amount of pollutants that stormwater collects and carries into storm conveyance systems. Permit and Fee Owners/operators of construction sites less than one acre are required to apply for a City of Kalispell Stormwater Management Permit (SMP). The SMP requires submittals of an application form and a Stormwater Management Plan in compliance with the City of Kalispell’s Stormwater Management Ordinance 1600. The Stormwater Management Plan shall contain the following items; 1. A completed Stormwater Management Application which outlines the project site’s Best Management Practices (BMPs) 2. A map of the construction site showing the locations of the BMPs The Stormwater Management Permit application must be submitted to the City of Kalispell Public Works Department a minimum of five days before construction begins. A fee of $10 for sites less than one acre shall be paid at the time the permit application is submitted. Inspection and Review Site plan review and inspection programs aid in compliance and enforcement, and provide an opportunity for guidance and education. The City will perform a site plan review of potential water quality impacts at the time the Stormwater Management Permit is submitted and will conduct regular inspections of the construction site. The permittee(s) will be required to perform site inspections every 14 days and after major storm events to ensure all BMPs have been constructed and are functioning properly. The purpose of such inspections will be to determine the overall effectiveness of the control plan and the possible need for BMPs. All inspections shall be documented in written form, kept on the project site, and made available for review by the City. Violation and Enforcement If any violation is found, a notice will be issued to the Responsible Party. The notice will state the nature of the alleged violation(s), the action required to fix the violation(s), and a time limit to fix the violation(s). The City has the authority to issue a stop work order, clean the public way and bill the owner directly for the actual cost of cleanup plus a $200 administrative fee, and issuing a civil citations. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions or terms of Ordinance #1600 of the City of Kalispell may be subject to penalties as a municipal infraction City of Kalispell, Montana Public Works Department ---PAGE BREAK--- Less Permit Cover Notice Page 2 of 2 Stormwater Erosion/Sediment/Pollution Prevention Regulation For Land Disturbance Sites Less Than One Acre pursuant of Chapter 1, Article II of the Kalispell City Code. Each day of continued violation shall constitute a separate, additional offence. Permit Transfer When authorization of a Stormwater Management Permit is no longer accurate because the property was sold or there is a position or contact change from the original permit application a new authorization must be submitted to the City Public Works Office. The authorization change must be submitted and signed within 15 calendar days of the change. A copy of the permit transfer document is provided online. If you have any questions contact the Public Works Department at 2011st Ave. Phone: [PHONE REDACTED]. City of Kalispell, Montana Public Works Department