The purpose of these stormwater regulations is to protect the
Town of Middleton's water bodies and groundwater and to safeguard
the public health, safety, welfare and the environment by establishing
minimum requirements and procedures to control the adverse effects
of increased post-development stormwater runoff, decreased groundwater
recharge, and nonpoint source pollution associated with new development,
as more specifically addressed in Stormwater Management Bylaw of the Town of Middleton. Increased and contaminated stormwater
runoff associated with construction sites, developed land uses and
the accompanying increase in impervious surface are major causes of
impairment of water quality and flow in lakes, ponds, streams, rivers,
wetlands and groundwater. These regulations were adopted by the stormwater
management permitting Authority on August 13, 2014, after holding
a legally posted public hearing.
The definitions contained herein apply to issuance of a stormwater
management permit (SMP) or simple stormwater management permit (SSMP)
established by the Town of Middleton Stormwater Management Bylaw and implemented through these stormwater regulations.
Terms not defined in this section shall be construed according to
their customary and usual meaning unless the context indicates a special
or technical meaning. All definitions are provided in the Appendices
section of the regulations.
The SWPA may require the permittee to post before the start
of or during land disturbance or construction activity a surety bond,
irrevocable letter of credit, cash, or other security acceptable to
the Treasurer of the Town of Middleton. The bond shall be in an amount
deemed sufficient by the Board to ensure that the work will be completed
in accordance with the permit. If the project is phased, the SWPA
may release part of the bond as each phase is completed in compliance
with the permit, but a minimum of 10% of the original surety amount
must be retained until the SWPA has received the final inspection
report, issued a certificate of completion, and received proof of
recording of the certificate of completion at the South Essex Registry
of Deeds.
If any provision, paragraph, sentence, or clause of these regulations
shall be held invalid for any reason, all other provisions shall continue
in full force and effect.