(A) After the approval of the stormwater management permit by the city and the commencement of construction activities, the city has the authority to conduct inspections of the work being done to ensure full compliance with the provisions of this section, the Stormwater Technical Standards Manual, and the terms and conditions of the approved permit.
(B) Long-term inspection of stormwater quantity facilities shall be the responsibility of Seymour. The inspection will cover physical conditions, available storage capacity, and the operational condition of key facility elements. Stormwater quantity facilities shall be maintained in good condition, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the approved stormwater management permit, and shall not be subsequently altered, revised or replaced except in accordance with the approved stormwater permit, or in accordance with approved amendments or revisions to the permit. If deficiencies are found during the inspection, the owner of the facility will be notified by the city and will be required to take all necessary measures to correct such deficiencies within 90 days. If the owner fails to correct the deficiencies within the allowed time period, as specified in the notification letter, the city may pursue enforcement under § 157.027, undertake the work and collect from the owner using lien rights if necessary.
(C) Assignment of responsibility for maintaining facilities serving more than one lot or holding shall be documented by appropriate covenants to property deeds, unless responsibility is formally accepted by a public body, and determined before the final Stormwater Plan Review is approved. Stormwater detention/retention basins may be donated to the city or other unit of government designated by the city, for ownership and permanent maintenance providing the city or other governmental unit is willing to accept responsibility.
(D) Site designs should make every attempt to incorporate the stormwater detention/retention areas into the project to maximize the use of the land in the development for all intended uses. Site designs are encouraged to utilize dry detention storage areas for recreation or other uses that do not interfere with the functions of the stormwater system.
(Ord. 20, 2007, passed 12-11-2006)