WHAT IS A STORM DRAIN AND PAVING PLAN REVIEW?

A storm drain and paving plan review is a detailed engineering analysis of the design of the street layout and amenities; such as curbs, side-drainage ditches, sidewalks, enclosed storm drains, and street lights; necessary to provide safe vehicular and pedestrian flow during a paving operation. This review determines whether or not sufficient information exists to allow the construction of the street and its inspection by the Department of Permitting Services (DPS).

WHY IS IT NECESSARY TO SUBMIT A STORM DRAIN AND PAVING PLAN TO THE COUNTY FOR REVIEW?

The County reviews all street construction plans for compliance with the County Code, the Storm Drain Criteria, and various County regulations which ensure public safety and roadway durability. The review also provides documentation for future work within or adjacent to the right-of-way and ensures that future road maintenance costs will be minimized.

WHAT ARE THE PROCEDURES FOR STORM DRAIN AND PAVING PLAN REVIEW?

The applicant submits the storm-drain and paving application forms (Transmittal Form and Paving/Storm Drainage Plans Review Checklist) with plans prepared by a State-of-Maryland-registered engineer.

DPS reviews the plans for conformance with established county requirements and sound engineering practices. When the review is complete, DPS stamps the plans "FINAL APPROVAL" and signs them. DPS notifies the applicant when the plans have been signed so that they may be picked up. After approval, the applicant's Engineer can submit the necessary information for the Storm Drain and/or Paving Permit application(see Storm Drain Permit or Paving Permit).

WHAT WILL THE STORM DRAIN AND PAVING PLAN REVIEW COST?

There is no charge for the plan review.

HOW LONG DOES APPROVAL OF THE STORM DRAIN AND PAVING PLAN TAKE?

The storm-drain-and-paving plan review takes approximately four weeks for each submittal. Total processing time depends on the number of submittals.