- 1.1 Background and Purpose
- 1.2 Authorization and Title
- 1.3 How to Use This Manual
- 1.4 Scope
- 1.5 Language Rules
- 1.6 Legal Considerations
- 1.6.1 Caveat
- 1.6.2 Responsibility
- 1.6.3 Severability
- 1.6.4 Compatibility
- 1.6.5 Saving Provision
Knox County Tennesee
Stormwater Management Ordinance
Volume 1 - Administration & Procedures
Chapter 1
Introduction
Chapter 2
Administration
- 2.1 Organization
- 2.1.1 Planning and Development Division (Knox County Engineering)
- 2.1.2 Codes Administration and Inspection Division
- 2.1.3 Knox County Health Department
- 2.1.4 Knox County Register of Deeds
- 2.1.5 Board of Zoning Appeals
- 2.1.6 Metropolitan Planning Commission
- 2.2 Permits
- 2.3 Appeals and Variances
- 2.4 Enforcement
- 2.4.1 Notice of Violation
- 2.4.2 Civil Penalties and Damage Assessments
- 2.4.3 Corrective Measures
Chapter 3
Regulations
- 3.1 Applicable Local Ordinances
- 3.1.1 Stormwater Management Ordinance
- 3.1.2 Zoning Ordinance
- 3.1.3 Minimum Subdivision Regulations
- 3.1.4 Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
- 3.2 Applicable State and Federal Regulations
- 3.2.1 Tennessee Construction General Permit
- 3.2.2 Aquatic Resource Alteration Permit (ARAP)
- 3.2.3 Section 404 (Wetlands) Permit
- 3.2.4 26a Permits for Shoreline Construction
- 3.2.5 Section 9 and 10 Permits for Navigable Waters
- 3.2.6 Endangered Species Act
- 3.3 Other Pertinent Regulations
- 3.3.1 NPDES MS4 (Phase II) Permit
- 3.3.2 Total Maximum Daily Load Program
- 3.4 Stormwater Management Policies
Chapter 4
Site Planning and Permitting Procedures
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Overview of the Site Development Process
- 4.2.1 Development Process Flow Charts
- 4.2.2 Pre-Design Conference
- 4.2.3 Pre-Construction Conference
- 4.3 Applicable Permits
- 4.3.1 Grading Permit
- 4.3.1.1 Endangered Species Act Review
- 4.3.2 Building Permit
- 4.3.3 Special Pollution Abatement Permit
- 4.3.4 Floodplain Development Permit and Elevation Certificate
- 4.3.1 Grading Permit
- 4.4 The Stormwater Management Plan
- 4.4.1 General Requirements
- 4.4.2 Applicability
- 4.4.3 Application Instructions and Checklist
- 4.5 Operations and Maintenance Plan
- 4.5.1 Background
- 4.5.2 Requirements
- 4.6 Small Lot EPSC Plans
- 4.7 Bonds
- 4.8 As-Built Certifications
- 4.9 Inspections and Maintenance During Construction
- 4.9.1 Permittee Responsibilities
- 4.9.2 County Authority and Responsibilities
- 4.9.2.1 Inspections
- 4.9.2.2 Corrective Actions
Chapter 5
Drainage System Maintenance
- 5.1 Level of Service
- 5.1.1 Background
- 5.1.2 Knox County's Responsibilities
- 5.1.3 Private Property Owner Responsibilities
Volume 1
Appendices
- Regulations
- Knox County Stormwater Management Ordinance
- Knox County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
- Knox County Floodplain Development Permit
- Knox County Grading Permit
- Definitions
- Contact Information for Relevant Agencies
- Special Pollution Abatement Permit
- Checklists
- Maintenance Covenants
- Grading Permit Information
