After attending a DRT meeting, the developer or his/her consultants prepares a Resource Management Plan. The county reviews the plan for compliance with current regulations as discussed through the DRT process.

The departments involved in the review process review the plans for the following issues:

The planning department reviews the developments in the county for compliance with zoning and subdivision regulations which includes such items as proposed uses, lot size requirements, density requirements, shoreland regulations, landscaping, parking, signs, etc.

The planning department also ensures that the applicant has secured all applicable county permits such as variances, conditional use permits, rezoning, preliminary plat, final plat and building permits.

The environmental health office determines whether environmental studies are needed based on state statute requirements.

A review of the on-site sewage treatment system locations is reviewed prior to soil disturbance at the site.

The environmental health office advises the developer of other issues that relate to the environment which include neighboring conflicting uses, abandoned dumps, groundwater contamination, special well construction requirements, etc.

The Scott County Highway Department reviews the proposed impacts to existing highway infrastructure that would be a result of the proposed development. Ensure safety issues are addressed with every proposed development.

The highway department evaluates the development for access management, right-of-way future needs, drainage impacts, grading in the county right-of-way, traffic and transportation impacts, roadway safety, erosion and mitigation of road noise, and future thoroughfares to provide adequate transportation in the future.

The Scott Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) reviews the Resource Management Plan to evaluate the potential impact of land disturbance activities on water and soil resources to assist the County determine project compliance with ordinance requirements. The District also encourages developers to use Best Management Practices.

Stormwater management is requirements include controlling the peak rate of stormwater discharge to be equal to or less that presettlement rates, onsite infiltration of stormwater to mitigate increases in volume and wet detention ponds for water quality.

Erosion and sediment control is required to be in place and maintained both during and after construction until permanent site stabilization is achieved.

Woodland areas are reviewed for potential impact from development. Site improvements shall be designed to minimize impacts and preserve trees.

Developments must comply with the Wetland Conservation Act (WCA). The Scott SWCD reviews delineation reports prepared for the development to ensure an accurate depiction of the wetlands has been prepared. The developer will be required to submit a wetland replacement plan and or certificate of exemption to the Local Governmental Unit (LGU) and the Scott SWCD for review if wetland impacts are proposed.

For additional information please contact at  (952) 492-5425.