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consultant has provided a cost estimate, the applicant's engineer/surveyor may submit the first plan check along with a deposit for these costs along with all other standard plan check fees. Any unused portion of the estimate will be returned to the applicant after the map is recorded. Similarly, if the applicant withdraws their application in writing prior to the consultant having performed the work, any unused portion of the deposit will be returned to the applicant. Conversely, should consultant's estimate be insufficient to cover all of the consultant's time, the applicant will be required to pay the City the difference between the estimate and the actual cost prior to submittal of the map for the City Engineer's approval. 69. All agency environmental permits shall be obtained prior to the Final Map or the issuance of a grading permit Urban Stormwater Runoff Requirements 70. Stormwater Design Requirements The project shall comply with the Alameda Countywide NPDES Permit #CA50029831, a copy of which is available at the City offices. The following requirements shall also be incorporated into the project: a) The project developer shall submit a final grading and drainage plan prepared by a licensed civil engineer depicting all final grades and on-site drainage control measures including bio-swales. Irrigated bio-swales shall be redesigned as needed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer to optimize the amount of the storm water running off the paved surface that enters the bio-swale at its most upstream end. This plan shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer prior to the issuance of any building permits. b) The project developer shall submit sizing designs criteria to treat stormwater runoff at the time of plan submittal. c) Landscaping shall be designed to minimize irrigation and runoff, promote surface infiltration where appropriate, and minimize the use of fertilizers and pesticides that can contribute to stormwater pollution. 1) Structures shall be designed to discourage the occurrence and entry of pests into buildings, thus minimizing the need for pesticides. 2) Where feasible, landscaping shall be designed and operated to treat stormwater runoff. In areas that provide detention of water, plants that are tolerant of saturated soil conditions and prolonged exposure to water shall be specified. Soil shall be amended as required. 3) Plant materials selected shall be appropriate to site specific characteristics such as soil type, topography, climate, amount and timing of sunlight, prevailing winds, rainfall, air movement, patterns of land use, ecological consistency and plant interactions to ensure successful establishment. 4) Landscaping shall also comply with City of Pleasanton ordinances and policies regarding water conservation. d) Prior to grading permit issuance the project developer shall submit a copy of the State Water Resources Control Board Notice of Intent (NOI) for coverage under the