(A) The city shall ensure that preventative maintenance is performed by inspecting all stormwater management systems. Inspection shall occur annually. In addition, a maintenance agreement between the owner and the city shall be executed for privately-owned stormwater management systems, as described in § 155.061.
(B) Inspection reports shall be maintained by the city for all stormwater management systems.
(C) Inspection reports for stormwater management systems shall include the following:
(1) The date of inspection;
(2) Name of the inspector;
(3) The condition of:
(a) Vegetation or filter media;
(b) Fences or other safety devices;
(c) Spillways, valves, or other control structures;
(d) Embankments, slopes, and safety benches;
(e) Reservoir or treatment areas;
(f) Inlet and outlet channels or structures;
(g) Underground drainage;
(h) Sediment and debris accumulation in storage and fore-bay areas;
(i) Any nonstructural practices to the extent practicable; and
(j) Any other item that could affect the proper function of the stormwater management system.
(4) Description of needed maintenance.
(D) After notification is provided to the owner of any deficiencies discovered from an inspection of a stormwater management system, the owner shall have 30 days, or other time frame mutually agreed to between the city and the owner, to correct the deficiencies. The city shall then conduct a subsequent inspection to ensure completion of the repairs.
(E) If repairs are not undertaken or are not found to be done properly, then enforcement procedures following § 155.061(C) shall be followed by the city.
(F) If, after an inspection by the city, the condition of a stormwater management facility presents an immediate danger to the public health or safety because of an unsafe condition or improper maintenance, the city shall take such action as may be necessary to protect the public and make the facility safe. Any cost incurred by the county/municipality shall be assessed against the owner(s) as provided in § 155.061(D).
(Prior Code, § 13.26.010) (Ord. 43-2019, passed 12-18-2019; Ord. 17-2020, passed 5-20-2020)