(A) PADEP or its designees normally ensure compliance with any permits issued, including those for stormwater management. In addition to PADEP compliance programs, the city may inspect all phases of the installation of temporary or permanent stormwater management facilities.
(B) During any stage of earth disturbance activities, if the city determines that the stormwater management facilities are not being installed in accordance with the approved SWM Site Plan, the city may suspend or revoke any existing permits or approvals until a revised SWM Site Plan is submitted and approved as specified in this chapter.
(C) Stormwater BMPs shall be inspected by the landowner, or the landowner’s designee according to the inspection schedule described on the SWM Site Plan for each BMP.
(1) The city may require submission of copies of the inspection reports, in a form as stipulated by the city.
(2) If such inspections are not conducted or inspection reports not submitted as scheduled, the city, or its designee, may conduct such inspections and charge the owner appropriate fees. Non-payment of fees may result in a lien against the property.
(3) Prior to conducting a scheduled inspection, the city shall inform the owner of its intent to conduct an inspection.
(Ord. 1508, passed 12-20-2010)