(A) Maintenance agreements shall include a reasonable and regular schedule for the Town Engineer, to conduct on-site inspection of the functionality and safety of stormwater management facilities. Inspection schedules shall be based on the complexity and frequency of maintenance needs and shall be subject to the approval of the Town Engineer.
(B) Maintenance agreements shall recognize the authority of the town, or designee, to conduct on-site inspections of stormwater management facilities should evidence exist that the facility is not being operated in accordance with the maintenance agreement or this chapter; or should evidence exist that the facility poses an eminent threat to public health, welfare, or safety.
(C) Maintenance agreements shall include provisions for maintenance and record keeping. All activities conducted in accordance with a maintenance agreement must be recorded in a work order and inspection log. Timely updates of the log shall be the responsibility of the stormwater management facility owner. Review of the maintenance and inspection log shall be completed by the Town Engineer, or designee, to determine the effectiveness of operation, maintenance and safety activities. Reviews shall occur as part of each on-site inspection. Additional reviews may be made as deemed appropriate by the Town Engineer.
(D) Inspection reports for stormwater management systems shall include the following:
(1) The date of inspection;
(2) Name of inspector;
(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 forebay areas;
(i) Any nonstructural practices to the extent practicable; and
(j) Any other item that could affect the proper function of the stormwater management system.
(4) Description of needed maintenance.
(Ord. passed 2-21-06)