If a responsible party fails or refuses to meet the design or maintenance standards required for stormwater facilities under this chapter, the City of Easley’s SWMD after reasonable notice, may correct a violation of the design standards or maintenance needs by performing all necessary work to place the facility in proper working condition. In the event that the stormwater management facility becomes a danger to public safety or public health, the City of Easley shall notify in writing the party responsible for maintenance of the stormwater management facility. Upon receipt of that notice, the responsible person must achieve maintenance and repair of the facility in an approved manner. A fine may be levied for no response to notification and no corrective action taken, in accordance to § 52.999. In the event that corrective action is not undertaken within the time set forth in notification, the City of Easley may take necessary corrective action. The cost of any action by the City of Easley under this section shall be charged to the responsible party.
(Ord. 2008-06, passed 4-14-08) Penalty, see § 52.999