(A) Maintenance of the detention pond is the responsibility of the property owner. If the property owner is not maintaining the pond and the resulting condition negates the intent and purpose of this chapter, the City will issue a written notice granting ten days to correct the situation. If, after the written notice, the pond is not maintained, the City will post a 24-hour notice to enter the premises and perform the necessary maintenance. Costs associated with the maintenance, including materials, labor, legal fees, and out of pocket expenses incurred by the City will be billed to the property owner.
(B) Examples of maintenance that will be required include but are not limited to the following:
(1) Periodic inspection of operation;
(2) Mowing weeds, grass, and removal of saplings;
(3) Removal of sediments from pond bottom;
(4) Removal of debris and other non toxic pollutants;
(5) Repair of erosion damage; and
(6) Maintenance of outlet structures
(Ord. 420-4-97, passed 4-21-97)