(A) The owner/developer/applicant of the property on which work has been done pursuant to this chapter for private surface and storm water management facilities, or any other person or agent in control of such property, shall maintain in good condition and promptly repair and restore all grade surfaces, walls, drains, dams and structures, vegetation, erosion and sediment control measures, and other protective devices. The repairs or restoration and maintenance shall be in accordance with approved plans.
(B) If a private drainage facility serves multiple lots and the responsibility for maintenance has not been specified on the subdivision plat or other legal document, maintenance responsibility shall rest with the homeowners association, if one exists, or otherwise with the properties served by the facility, or finally, with the owner/developer/applicant(s) of the property on which the facilities are located.
(C) Drainage facilities shall be maintained so that they operate as intended. Maintenance shall be in accordance with the project operation and maintenance plan if applicable.
(D) No person shall cause or permit any drainage system to be obstructed, filled, graded or used for disposal of debris.
(E) All surface and storm drainage facilities shall be maintained in accordance to the standards as set forth by the utility. The owner/developer/applicant of facilities shall be required to maintain these facilities in a clean condition at least semi-annually, in conformance with the approved design.
(F) These facilities shall be subject to an annual inspection by the utility or its designee and any and all deficiencies noted in writing shall be corrected within 30 calendar days of written notice to the owner/developer/ applicant.
(Ord. 32-2005, passed 12-6-2005)