Maintenance design and maintenance procedures for all stormwater best management practices shall be in accordance with the Rhode Island Stormwater Design and Installation Standards Manual, as amended; or the Rhode Island Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook, as amended. Stormwater management plans shall demonstrate appropriate maintenance design and procedures for each proposed best management practice.
(A) A maintenance schedule for each type of BMP must be included in the application package and on the final site plans. These schedules shall list the frequency and type of maintenance operations necessary along with the legally responsible party's name, address, and telephone number.
(B) Stormwater management facilities must be designed to operate with minimal maintenance. Facilities that require maintenance shall be designed to minimize the need for regular maintenance, facilitate required maintenance, and ensure accessibility of components that require maintenance.
(C) The applicant must ensure access to all stormwater treatment practices at the site for the purpose of inspection and repair by securing all the maintenance easements needed on a permanent basis. These easements will be recorded with the plan and will remain in effect even with transfer of title to the property.
(D) A maintenance agreement must be developed for all privately owned stormwater practices as established in § 153.42 of this chapter.
(Ord. passed 2-21-06)