(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 subchapter, the approved stormwater pollution prevention plan, the City of Washington Stormwater Technical Standards Manual, and the terms and conditions of the approved permit.
(B) Stormwater quality facilities shall be maintained in good condition, in accordance with the operation and maintenance procedures and schedules listed in the City of Washington Stormwater Technical Standards Manual, in addition to the designed and approved performance specifications for the facilities and shall not be subsequently altered, revised, or replaced except as approved by the city.
(C) Details regarding the required stormwater BMP maintenance agreement, O&M Maintenance Manual, and a maintenance escrow account and their transfer to other parties or subsequent owners prior to release of the maintenance bond discussed in §§ 52B.080 through 52B.088 is provided in the City of Washington Stormwater Technical Standards Manual. Owners of BMPs are required to submit yearly maintenance reports to the MS4 Coordinator.
(D) The city also has the authority to perform long-term, post-construction inspection of all public or privately owned stormwater quality facilities. The inspection will cover physical conditions, available water quality storage capacity and the operational condition of key facility elements. Noted deficiencies and recommended corrective action will be included in an inspection report.
(Ord. 10-2024, passed 7-8-2024)