(A) After stormwater management approval and the commencement of construction activities, the town has the authority to conduct inspections of the work being done to ensure full compliance with the provisions of this subchapter, the Stormwater Technical Standards Manual, and the terms and conditions of the approval.
(B) Stormwater quality facilities shall be maintained in good condition, in accordance with the operation and maintenance procedures and schedules listed in the Indiana Stormwater Quality Manual or the Stormwater Technical Standards Manual, and/or the terms and conditions of the approved stormwater permit, and shall not be subsequently altered, revised, or replaced except in accordance with the stormwater management approval, or in accordance with approved amendments to the original approval.
(C) All stormwater quality facilities will be inspected by representatives of the project site owner until the project is complete and a notice of termination has been approved. Inspection frequency shall follow specifications included in the Operation and Maintenance Manual submitted as part of the stormwater management approval application. Optional inspection checklists for some of the more common BMPs can be found in the Technical Standards. Following project completion, the owner is responsible for inspection and maintenance of the stormwater quality facilities. Upon approval by the town, the O&M Manual shall be recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Hancock County.
(D) The town has the authority to conduct inspections following project completion to ensure full compliance with the provisions of this subchapter. Noted deficiencies and recommended corrective action will be included in an inspection report. If deficiencies are found during the inspection, the owner of the stormwater quality facility will be notified by the town and will be required to take all necessary measures to correct such deficiencies. If the owner fails to correct the deficiencies within the allowed time period, as specified in the town notification, the town may undertake the work and collect from the owner using lien rights if necessary.
(Ord. 2020-1E, passed 1-6-20)