(A) After the approval of the storm water management permit by the Department and the commencement of construction activities, the Department has the authority to conduct inspections of the work being done to ensure full compliance with the provisions of this subchapter, the approved storm water pollution prevention plan, the City of Decatur Storm Water Technical Standards Manual, and the terms and conditions of the approved permit.
(B) Storm water quality facilities shall be maintained in good condition, in accordance with the operation and maintenance procedures and schedules listed in the City of Decatur Storm Water Technical Standards Manual, in addition to the designed and approved performance specifications for the facilities and shall not be subsequently altered, revised, or replaced except as approved by the Department.
(C) Details regarding the required storm water BMP maintenance agreement, O and M maintenance manual, and a maintenance escrow account and their transfer to other parties or subsequent owners prior to release of the maintenance bond discussed in § 52.512 is provided in the City of Decatur Storm Water Technical Standards Manual.
(D) The Department also has the authority to perform long-term, post-construction inspection of all public or privately owned storm water quality facilities. The inspection will cover physical conditions, available water quality storage capacity and the operational condition of key facility elements. Noted deficiencies and recommended corrective action will be included in an inspection report.
(Ord. 2023-11, passed 8-1-2023)