(A) Initial inspection. The permit holder shall notify the issuing authority when initial erosion and sediment control measures are installed in accordance with the SWPPP. No land disturbance activities shall begin prior to approval from the issuing authority that all pre-construction erosion and sediment control measures are correctly installed per the approved SWPPP.
(B) Routine inspection. The permit holder shall ensure the entire construction site is inspected on a regular schedule and that BMPs on the site are maintained and functioning. The permit holder shall inspect the construction site at least once every seven days during active construction and within 24 hours after a rainfall event greater than one-half inch in 24 hours. A written record must be kept of each inspection. The inspection frequency may be reduced to once per month on areas of the site with permanent cover. If there is no active construction at the site and permanent cover is in place, monthly inspections may cease after 12 months. Inspections may cease during frozen conditions when construction has stopped but must resume within 24 hours of runoff or if construction begins again. Any deficiencies shall be noted in a report and shall be signed by the person performing the inspection.
(1) Applicants must record all inspections and maintenance activities within 24 hours of being conducted and retain records with the SWPPP. The inspection report shall include the following minimum information:
(a) Date and time of inspection;
(b) Name of persons conducting inspection;
(c) Findings of inspections, including specific location where corrective actions are needed;
(d) Corrective actions taken (including dates, times, and party completing maintenance activities);
(e) Date of all rainfall events greater than one-half inch in 24 hours;
(f) Any observed discharges during the inspection, with photographs, locations, and a description of the discharge; and
(g) Any amendments to the SWPPP proposed as a result of the inspection.
(2) The issuing authority may also perform inspections of the site to verify compliance with the SWPPP. Should it be found that the control methods are ineffective or not being maintained properly, the issuing authority may take enforcement actions described within this chapter.
(C) Final inspection. Once the site is stabilized a final inspection shall be requested. The site shall be considered stabilized when all the following conditions are met:
(1) All soil disturbing activities have been completed;
(2) Perennial vegetation or permanent cover, cover all areas that have been disturbed. Perennial vegetation shall be considered established and completed for stabilization when it has established a healthy and growing stand with a uniform cover of at least 70% of the expected final vegetative growth density;
(3) The permanent storm water management system has been constructed and is operational;
(4) Sediment has been removed from basins, ditches and other conveyance systems; and
(5) Temporary BMPs have been removed.
(D) Maintenance. The permit holder must inspect and maintain all erosion and sediment control BMPs to ensure integrity and effectiveness. The permit holder must repair, replace or supplement all nonfunctional BMPs with functional BMPs by the end of the next business day after discovery. Permit holders may take additional time if field conditions prevent access to the area.
(Ord. 2020-09, passed 4-14-2020)