(A) The utility shall ensure that preventative maintenance is performed by inspecting surface and storm water management systems.
(B) Inspection shall occur during the first year of operation and at least once every five years thereafter. In addition, a maintenance agreement between the owner/developer/applicant and utility shall be executed for privately owned surface and storm water management systems as described in this chapter.
(C) Inspection reports shall be maintained by the utility for all surface and storm water management systems.
(D) Inspection reports for surface and storm water management systems shall include the following:
(1) The date of inspection;
(2) Name of inspector; and
(3) The condition of:
(a) Vegetation or filter media;
(b) Fences or other safety devices;
(c) Spillways, valves or other control structures;
(d) Embankments, slopes and safety benches;
(e) Reservoir or treatment areas;
(f) Inlet and outlet channels or structures;
(g) Underground drainage;
(h) Sediment and debris accumulation in storage and fore bay areas;
(i) Any nonstructural practices to the extent practicable;
(j) Any other item that could affect the proper function of the surface and storm water management system; and
(k) Description of needed maintenance.
(E) After notification is provided to the owner/developer/applicant of any deficiencies discovered from an inspection of a surface and storm water management system, the owner/developer/applicant shall have 30 days or other time frame mutually agreed to between utility and the owner/developer/applicant to correct the deficiencies. The utility shall then conduct a subsequent inspection to ensure completion of the repairs.
(F) If repairs are not undertaken or are not found to be done properly, then enforcement procedures of this chapter shall be followed by the utility.
(G) If, after an inspection by the utility, the condition of a surface and storm water management facility presents an immediate danger to the public health or safety because of an unsafe condition or improper maintenance, the utility shall take such action as may be necessary to protect the public and make the facility safe. Any cost incurred by the utility shall be assessed against the owner/developer/applicant(s).
(Ord. 32-2005, passed 12-6-2005)