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1. SWM site plans Independent of Subdivision and Land Development Plans. the Township’s approval of a SWM site plan, when such plan is submitted independent of a subdivision and/or land development plan, authorizes the regulated activities contained in the SWM site plan for a maximum term of validity of five years following the date of approval. The Township may specify a term of validity shorter than five years in the approval for any specific SWM site plan, particularly if the nature of the proposed SWM facilities require more frequent maintenance and/or short-term replacement of certain components. Terms of validity shall commence on the date the Township signs the approval for a SWM site plan. If an approved SWM site plan is not completed according to § 19-407 within the term of validity, then the Township may consider the SWM site plan disapproved and may revoke any and all permits. SWM site plans that are considered disapproved by the Township may be resubmitted in accordance with § 19-405.
2. SWM site plans Included in a Subdivision and/or Land Development Plan. the Township’s approval of a SWM site plan, which is a part of a subdivision and/or land development plan, authorizes that plan and the regulated activities therein so that no subsequent change or amendment in this Chapter or other governing ordinances or plans shall be applied to affect adversely the right of the applicant to commence and to complete any aspect of the approved development in accordance with the terms of such approval within five years from such approval, as specified in §508(4)(ii)-(vii) of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, 53 P.S. §10508(4)(ii)-(vii).
(Ord. 2022-01, 7/25/2022)
1. Schedule of Inspections.
A. The Design Professional, or their assignee, shall inspect all phases of the installation of the permanent stormwater management facilities being constructed for a non-residential facility or constructed under an NPDES permit.
B. Individual residential on-lot stormwater management systems shall be inspected by Municipal staff or their designated representative.
C. During any stage of the work, if the Municipal staff or their designated representative, determines that the permanent stormwater management facilities are not being installed in accordance with the approved stormwater management plan, the Township shall revoke any existing approvals issued under this Chapter until a revised drainage plan is submitted and approved, as specified in this Chapter.
D. All work shall conform to the latest edition of the “Dover Township Construction Specifications.”
(Ord. 2022-01, 7/25/2022)
1. The developer shall be responsible for providing the Township with as-built plans of all SWM BMPs included in the approved SWM site plan. The as-built plans and an explanation of any discrepancies with the construction plans shall be submitted to the Township.
2. The as-built submission shall include a certification of completion signed by a qualified professional verifying that all permanent SWM BMPs have been constructed according to the approved plans and specifications. The latitude and longitude coordinates for all permanent SWM BMPs must also be submitted at the central location of the BMPs. If any licensed, qualified professionals contributed to the construction plans, then a licensed qualified professional must sign the completion certificate.
3. After receipt of the completion certification by the Township, the Township may conduct a final inspection.
4. The financial guarantee, as discussed under § 19-503, shall not be released by the Township until the items in this Section are completed.
(Ord. 2022-01, 7/25/2022)
Part 5
Operation and Maintenance
Operation and Maintenance
Unless otherwise noted or if a facility is located within a municipal right-of- way, operation and maintenance of stormwater management facilities and conveyance systems is the sole responsibility of the property owner or assigns, in perpetuity.
A. The Township shall make the final determination on the continuing maintenance responsibilities prior to final approval of the SWM site plan. The Township may require a dedication of such facilities as part of the requirements for approval of the SWM site plan. Such a requirement is not an indication that the Township will accept the facilities. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject the ownership and operating responsibility for any portion of the stormwater management controls.
B. Facilities, areas, or structures used as SWM BMPs shall be enumerated as permanent real estate appurtenances and recorded as deed restrictions or conservation easements that run with the land.
C. The O&M Plan shall be recorded as a restrictive deed covenant that runs with the land.
D. No person shall modify, remove, fill, landscape, or alter any SWM BMPs, facilities, areas, or structures without the written approval of the Township, with the exception of necessary maintenance activities such as mowing.
E. The Township may take enforcement actions against an owner for any failure to satisfy the provisions of this Part.
(Ord. 2022-01, 7/25/2022)
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