A. 
The applicant shall ensure that preventative maintenance is performed for all privately owned ESD treatment systems and structural stormwater management measures in accordance with a maintenance agreement as described in § 164-9.2 of this chapter. The County shall inspect all ESD treatment systems and structural stormwater management measures during the first year of operation and at least once every three years thereafter to ensure the approved stormwater management system remains intact and functional, and is in compliance with the maintenance agreement. The applicant(s), jointly and severally, shall reimburse the County for the reasonable costs of such inspections in accordance with a fee schedule set, established, and amended by the County Council from time to time.
B. 
Inspection reports shall be maintained by Public Works for all ESD treatment systems and structural stormwater management measures.
C. 
Inspection reports for ESD treatment systems and structural stormwater management measures shall include the following:
(1) 
The date of inspection;
(2) 
Name of inspector;
(3) 
An assessment of the quality of the stormwater management system related to ESD treatment practice efficiency and the control of runoff to the MEP;
(4) 
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 forebay 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.
(5) 
Description of needed maintenance.
D. 
The applicant shall have 30 days, unless extended by the County Engineer, from the date of notice of the results of inspection to repair or correct any deficiencies. The County shall inspect all repairs to ensure satisfactory completion.
E. 
If an inspection by the County discloses that the condition of a stormwater management system presents an immediate danger to public health or safety, the County may take such action as necessary to protect the public. Any cost incurred by the County shall be assessed against the applicant, as provided in § 164-9.2C of this chapter.
A. 
Prior to the issuance of any building permit for which stormwater management is required, the County shall require the applicant or owner to execute an inspection and maintenance agreement binding on all subsequent owners of land served by a privately owned stormwater management system. Such agreement shall provide for access to the facility at reasonable times for regular inspections by the County Engineer to ensure that the facility is maintained in proper working condition to meet design standards.
(1) 
The agreement shall also provide that the applicant shall indemnify the County and hold the County harmless from and against any liability, costs, or expenses in connection with the operation or maintenance of the stormwater management facility.
(2) 
The agreement shall also provide that all amounts due the County in connection with the administration or implementation of this chapter shall be billed to the owner, applicant, or other responsible party and shall be payable in full within 30 days.
B. 
The agreement shall be recorded by the applicant or owner in the land records of Talbot County.
C. 
The agreement shall also provide that if, after notice by the County Engineer to correct a violation requiring maintenance work, satisfactory corrections are not made by the owner(s) within a reasonable period of time (30 days maximum), the County or its designee may perform all necessary work to place the facility in proper working condition or to perform the maintenance. The owner(s) of the facility shall be assessed the cost of the work, including reasonable overhead, and any penalties.
A. 
The property owner or any other person or agent in control of property that contains stormwater management systems shall maintain all ESD practices, grade surfaces, walls, drains, dams and structures, vegetation, erosion and sediment control measures, and other protective devices in good condition and shall promptly repair and restore the same to comply with all applicable requirements.
B. 
A maintenance schedule is required for the life of any structural stormwater management facility or system and ESD practice. It shall set forth the maintenance to be completed, the time period for completion, and the party responsible to perform the maintenance, and shall be set forth on the approved stormwater management plan.