(A) The owner/applicant of the management practice is responsible for the inspection and maintenance of the stormwater management practice as well as the submittal of the annual maintenance update.
(B) Prior to the submittal of a credit application, the stormwater management practices shall be constructed in compliance with:
(1) Approved plans.
(2) The practice must function as designed.
(3) The practice must be properly maintained.
(C) Maintenance deficiencies should be corrected within a short period of time. A longer period of time for corrections may be granted if any structural and/or construction-related deficiencies are found during inspection. All management practice deficiencies shall be corrected or addressed prior to the approval of any credit.
(D) The city may perform periodic evaluations of the management practices and education programs. City staff will perform inspections on at least 20% of parcels receiving credit per year. This will allow staff to inspect 100% of the parcels receiving credit every five years. These evaluations will ensure that the management practices are being maintained and functioning as intended and that educational programs are meeting their targeted audience and subject objectives. If a management practice or education program fails an evaluation, a notice will be sent to the property owner stating that improvements and/or corrections need to be made. If adequate improvements and/or corrections to the management practice or education program in question are not completed or addressed within the time frame specified in the notice, the credit shall be rescinded. The city may grant an extension for completion of improvements or corrections upon request. In order to reinstate the credit, the owner must reapply using the procedures required by the city.
(Ord. 14-1003, passed 5-12-14)