(A) Upon initial construction inspection and approval by the Stormwater Administrator, the detention facility or SCM is warrantied and maintained by the developer for a minimum of 12 months. During this time any repairs or maintenance shall be the responsibility of the developer.
(B) Not sooner than 11 months after initial construction inspection and approval, the developer may request the Stormwater Administrator to perform a warranty inspection of the detention facility or SCM. The Stormwater Administrator shall perform the warranty inspection within 30 days of the request. If the Stormwater Administrator fails to perform the warranty inspection within 30 days of the request, the city shall assume one-time responsibility for any required maintenance or repairs to the detention facility or SCM in order to return it to "like-new condition".
(C) The Stormwater Administrator will notify the developer of any required maintenance or repairs to the detention facility or SCM. The developer shall have 90 days to perform the required maintenance or repairs or to submit a written plan of action subject to approval of the Stormwater Administrator. Upon completing all required maintenance or repairs, the developer shall request a reinspection of the detention facility or SCM subject to subsection (B) of this section.
(D) If the Stormwater Administrator, upon inspection, finds the detention facility or SCM to be in "like-new condition", he or she shall issue a warranty inspection approval notice at which time the developer may choose to transfer ownership and maintenance responsibilities to a permanent owner such as a home owners’ association or property owners’ association.
(Ord. No. 24-021, § 1, passed 4-11-2024)