(A) After the approval of the stormwater management permit by the Boone County Drainage Board and/or Boone County Surveyor and the commencement of construction activities, the Boone County Drainage Board and/or Boone County Surveyor has the authority to conduct inspections of the work being done to ensure full compliance with the provisions of this chapter, the Stormwater Technical Standards Manual, and the terms and conditions of the approved permit.
(B) Stormwater quality facilities shall be maintained in good condition, in accordance with the operation and maintenance procedures and schedules listed in the Indiana Stormwater Quality Manual or the Boone County Stormwater Technical Standards Manual, and the terms and conditions of the approved stormwater permit, and shall not be subsequently altered, revised, or replaced except in accordance with the approved stormwater permit, or in accordance with accepted amendments or revisions in the permit. Following construction completion, inspection and maintenance of stormwater quality facilities shall be the long-term responsibility of the Boone County Drainage Board and/or Boone County Surveyor. Stormwater detention/retention basins may be donated to the Boone County Drainage Board and/or Boone County Surveyor or other unit of government designated by the Boone County Drainage Board and/or Boone County Surveyor, for ownership and permanent maintenance providing the Boone County Drainage Board and/or Boone County Surveyor or other governmental unit is willing to accept responsibility.
(C) The Boone County Drainage Board and/or Boone County Surveyor also has the authority to perform long-term, post-construction inspection of all public or privately owned stormwater quality facilities. The inspection will cover physical conditions, available water quality storage capacity and the operational condition of key facility elements. Noted deficiencies and recommended corrective action will be included in an inspection report.
(Ord. 2004-20, passed 12-13-2004)