All stormwater management systems shall have an operation and maintenance plan (O&M plan) to ensure that systems function as designed. This plan shall be reviewed and approved at the same time as the stormwater management plan, required under § 17-2603 above.
(a) The O&M plan shall, at a minimum, include:
(1) Contact information regarding the owner of the stormwater management system.
(2) Contact information regarding the party responsible for operation and maintenance.
(3) A schedule for inspection and maintenance.
(4) The routine and non-routine maintenance tasks to be undertaken.
(5) An inspection and maintenance log sheet to record the results of the inspection.
(b) The city shall also require that an annual report, including all inspection and maintenance logs be submitted to the city in the month of December.
(c) The city reserves the right to inspect and to require the owner to perform maintenance on private stormwater management systems, or other stormwater facilities on private property. Maintenance of such systems and facilities shall ordinarily be the responsibility of the property owner and shall include all necessary and proper maintenance including without limitations:
(1) Debris removal and cleaning.
(2) Cutting of vegetation.
(3) Repair of erosion.
(4) Removal of silt.
(5) Maintenance of structural facilities.
(d) Where it is determined that the public is to own and maintain stormwater management systems or other stormwater facilities, Governing Body acceptance of the necessary easement(s) is required.