17-2-20: MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS:
All storm water treatment practices shall have an enforceable operation and maintenance agreement to ensure the system functions as designed. This agreement will include any and all maintenance easements required to periodically access and inspect the storm water treatment practices, and to perform routine maintenance as necessary to ensure proper functioning of the storm water treatment practice. In addition, a legally binding covenant specifying the parties responsible for the proper maintenance of all storm water treatment practices shall be secured prior to issuance of any permits for land disturbance activities. This covenant will include a demonstration of financial capacity to implement the practices specified in the maintenance agreement. (Ord. 05-1110, 11-21-2005)