(a) A self-monitoring program shall be implemented for all permitted land disturbing activities. A trained individual shall perform a written evaluation of the project site by the end of the next business day following each measurable storm event. If there are no measurable storm events within a given week, the site should be monitored at least once in that week.
(b) The evaluation shall document the maintenance efforts of existing best management practices to ensure proper function in accordance with this Article; and identify additional measures necessary to remain in compliance with all applicable statutes and rules.
(c) Written evaluation reports include the following:
(1) The name of the individual performing the evaluation;
(2) The date of the evaluation;
(3) Problems identified at the project site; and
(4) Details of corrective actions recommended and completed
(d) All evaluation reports for the project site shall be made available to the City of Carmel within 48 hours of a request.
(e) The City of Carmel will perform inspections at their discretion to evaluate the installation, implementation, and maintenance of control measures and management practices at any project site involved in construction activities and provide necessary recommendations for conformance with the provisions of this Article and the stormwater management permit. Access to the construction project site shall be provided in accordance with § 6-193. If inspections are required outside the set inspection schedule (City of Carmel Department of Engineering fee ordinance) than an additional re-inspection fee will be charged (City of Carmel Department of Engineering fee ordinance).
(f) A pre-construction meeting is required to be held with the participation of the City of Carmel and other entities involved prior to any grading activity to ensure that appropriate erosion control measures have been implemented on the site and the location of any existing tiles have been properly marked.
(g) If after a recommendation is provided to the entity, corrective action is not taken; the City of Carmel will pursue enforcement in accordance with this Article.
(Ord. D-1794-06, 2-6-06)