In granting stormwater approval, it is the responsibility of the project site owner to:
(A) Ensure proper construction and installation of all stormwater measures in compliance with the approved submittal, this chapter, the Indiana Stormwater Quality Manual, and the CSGP (as applicable);
(B) Submit the approval from the county with the completed and signed NOI with proof of public notice for the CSGP to IDEM, along with copies to the Stormwater Management Department, at least 48 hours before any land disturbance or discharges occur;
(C) Ensure compliance with this chapter, the approved submittal, and the CSGP during the construction activity and implementation of the construction plan;
(D) For off-site construction activities that provide services (for example, road extensions, sewer, water, and other utilities) to a permitted project site, these off-site activity areas must be considered a part of the permitted project site when an activity is under the control of the project site owner;
(E) The permittee or their agent shall maintain a self-monitoring program and complete regular inspections of all control measures per the inspection schedule outlined in the CSGP. The purpose of such inspections will be to determine the overall effectiveness of the SWPPP and the need for additional control measures. All inspections shall be documented and submitted to the county upon request within 48 hours. Self-monitoring reports are to be completed by a trained and qualified individual;
(F) Develop and maintain a project management log per the CSGP;
(G) Notify the county of final site stabilization so that the county can complete and sign off on a final site inspection before submittal of the notice of termination (NOT) to IDEM.
(1) Final stabilization is achieved when all land-disturbing activities have been completed, temporary BMPs have been removed, permanent BMPs have been cleaned, and a uniform perennial vegetative cover with a density of 70% has been established.
(2) Final stabilization for construction projects on land used for agricultural purposes is achieved when:
(a) Stabilization is completed per division (G)(1) above as land disturbance progresses;
(b) Land returned to its preconstruction agricultural use is temporarily or permanently seeded upon completing land-disturbing activities; and
(c) Disturbed areas, not previously used for agricultural production, such as filter strips, are returned to their preconstruction agricultural use;
(H) After the first three years, pay the county for all post-construction BMP inspection fees billed to the owner;
(I) Maintain the BMPs in good condition per the designed and approved specifications and O&M manual;
(J) Complete routine inspections and maintenance of the post-construction BMP. Maintenance plans and inspection forms for each type of acceptable BMP are provided in the O&M Manual and should be used as guidance for performing maintenance activities. Completed routine inspection forms must be maintained by the BMP owner and produced upon request by the county;
(K) Obtain approval from the county for alterations, revisions, or replacements of all post-construction BMPs;
(L) Notify the county, in writing within 30 days, of any changes in BMP ownership, major repairs, or BMP failure.
(BC Ord. 2024-09, passed 7-8-24) Penalty, see § 54.99