(A) Inspection requirements during construction.
(1) The SWM permit approved by the Administrator is required to be on site throughout the duration of the regulated activity.
(2) The applicant shall notify the municipality at least 48 hours before commencing any work in conjunction with the stormwater management plan and upon completion of the project when a final inspection will be conducted.
(3) The Administrator or his or her representative may conduct periodic inspections of the work in progress to be certain that the stormwater management systems are being built as designed.
(4) The owner/applicant and on-site personnel shall be notified in writing when violations are observed. Written notification shall describe the nature of the violation and the required corrective action and date.
(5) At a minimum, regular inspections shall be made and documented by the applicant, and the city shall be notified before the following specified stages of construction:
(a) Placement of structural fill, concrete, and installation of piping and catch basins;
(b) Placement of backfill of underdrain systems and observation wells;
(c) Placement of geotextiles and all filter media;
(d) Installation of green infrastructure;
(e) Upon completion of final grading and establishment of permanent stabilization.
(B) Inspections requirements after construction.
(1) Final inspection. Upon notification by the owner that the drainage system is completed and upon receipt of as-built plans, the Administrator or his or her representative may make a final inspection. The property owner shall correct any such deficiencies before the certificate of occupancy is released.
(2) Routine inspections. All privately owned drainage systems may be inspected by representatives of the Administrator at any reasonable time.
(Ord. 9097, passed 5-16-17)