The landowner or the owner’s designee (including the Township for dedicated and owned facilities) shall inspect SWM BMPs, facilities and/or structures installed under this Ordinance which required an NPDES Permit (earth disturbance of one acre or greater) according to the following frequencies, at a minimum to ensure the BMPs, facilities and/or structures continue to function as intended:
1. Annually for the first 5 years.
2. Once every 3 years thereafter.
3. During or immediately after the cessation of a 10-year or greater storm.
Inspections should be conducted during or immediately following precipitation events. A written inspection report shall be created to document each inspection. The inspection report shall contain the date and time of the inspection, the individual(s) who completed the inspection, the location of the BMP, facility or structure inspected observations on performance, and recommendations for improving performance, if applicable. Inspection reports shall be submitted to the Township within 30 days following completion of the inspection.
(Ord. 186, passed 9-12-2017)