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Dover Township, PA Code of Ordinances
CODE OF ORDINANCES of the TOWNSHIP OF DOVER
OFFICIALS of the TOWNSHIP OF DOVER County of York, Pennsylvania
FOREWORD
ADOPTING ORDINANCE
Chapter 1 Administration and Government
Chapter 2 [Reserved]
Chapter 3 [Reserved]
Chapter 4 Buildings
Chapter 5 Code Enforcement
Chapter 6 Conduct
Chapter 7 Fire Prevention and Fire Protection
Chapter 8 Fire Insurance Escrow
Chapter 9 [Reserved]
Chapter 10 Health and Safety
Chapter 11 Housing
Chapter 12 [Reserved]
Chapter 13 Licenses, Permits and General Business Regulations
Chapter 14 Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks
Chapter 15 Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Chapter 16 Parks and Recreation
Chapter 17 [Reserved]
Chapter 18 [Reserved]
Chapter 19 Stormwater Management
Chapter 20 Solid Waste
Chapter 21 Streets and Sidewalks
Chapter 22 Subdivision and Land Development
Chapter 23 [Reserved]
Chapter 24 Taxation; Special
Chapter 25 [Reserved]
Chapter 26 Water, Sewer and Sewage Disposal
Chapter 27 Zoning
Appendix
Table to Disposition of All Ordinances
Table to Disposition of Significant Resolutions
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§ 19-501.   Responsibilities of Developers and Landowners.
   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)
§ 19-502.   Operation and Maintenance Agreements.
   1.   Prior to final approval of the SWM site plan, the property owner shall sign and record the Dover Township Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Agreement (see Appendix 19-A) covering all stormwater control facilities which are to be privately owned.
      A.   The owner, successor and assigns shall maintain all facilities in accordance with the approved maintenance schedule in the O&M Agreement.
      B.   The owner shall convey to the Township conservation easements to assure access for periodic inspections by the Township and maintenance, as necessary.
      C.   The owner shall keep on file with the Township the name, address, and telephone number of the person or company responsible for maintenance activities; in the event of a change, new information shall be submitted by the owner to the Township within ten working days of the change.
   2.   The owner is responsible for operation and maintenance (O&M) of the SWM BMPs. If the owner fails to adhere to the O&M Agreement, the Township may perform the services required and charge the owner appropriate fees. Nonpayment of fees may result in a lien against the property.
(Ord. 2022-01, 7/25/2022)
§ 19-503.   Performance Guarantee.
   For SWM site plans that involve subdivision and land development, the applicant shall provide a financial guarantee to the Township for the timely installation and proper construction of all stormwater management controls as required by the approved SWM site plan and this Chapter in accordance with the provisions of §§ 509, 510, and 511 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.
(Ord. 2022-01, 7/25/2022)
§ 19-504.   Municipal Stormwater Maintenance Fund.
   Persons installing stormwater storage facilities shall be required to pay a specified amount to the municipal stormwater maintenance fund to help defray costs of periodic. inspections and maintenance expenses. The amount of the fee shall be determined as follows:
      A.   If the storage facility is to be privately owned and maintained, the fee shall cover the cost of periodic inspections performed by the Township for a period of ten years, as estimated by the Township Engineer. After that period of time, inspection expenses will be assessed by the Township on an as needed basis thereafter.
      B.   If the storage facility is to be owned and maintained by the Township, the fee shall cover the estimated costs for maintenance and inspections for ten years. The Municipal Engineer will establish the estimated costs utilizing information submitted by the applicant.
      C.   The amount of the fee to the fund shall be converted to the present worth of the annual series values. The Municipal Engineer shall determine the present worth equivalents which shall be subject to the approval of the governing body.
(Ord. 2022-01, 7/25/2022)
Part 6
Fees and Expenses
§ 19-601.   General.
   1.   The developer shall be required to submit a subdivision/land development or building permit application prior to any stormwater management facilities construction. The fee for plan reviews, permit issuance, and inspections shall be established by resolution of the Township to defray the following expenses:
      A.   The review of the stormwater management/erosion and sedimentation control plan by the Municipal Engineer.
      B.   The site inspections.
      C.   The inspection of stormwater management facilities and drainage improvements during construction.
      D.   The final inspection upon completion of the stormwater management facilities and drainage improvements presented in the stormwater management/erosion and sedimentation control plan.
      E.   Any additional work required to enforce any permit provisions regulated by this Chapter, correct violations, and assure proper completion of stipulated remedial actions.
   2.   All fees shall be paid by the applicant at the time of application and shall be included in the required deposit for review of subdivision/land development plans.
   3.   Any additional costs incurred by the Township in the administration of this Chapter shall be charged to the applicant and shall be paid promptly by the applicant.
(Ord. 2022-01, 7/25/2022)
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