Upon presentation of proper credentials and in accordance with
applicable law, the Borough Engineer may enter at reasonable times
upon any property within the Borough to inspect the condition of the
stormwater structures and facilities in regard to any aspect regulated
by this chapter.
SWM BMPs must be inspected by the landowner, or the owner's
designee (including the Borough Engineer for dedicated and owned facilities)
according to the following list of minimum frequencies or as otherwise
specified by the Borough. All inspection reports shall be submitted
to the Borough Engineer within 30 days of the inspection.
A. Annually for the first five years.
B. Once every three years thereafter.
C. During
or immediately after the cessation of a ten-year or greater storm.
Inspections should be conducted during or immediately following precipitation
events. A written inspection report shall be created to document each
inspection. The inspection report shall contain the date and time
of the inspection, the individual(s) who completed the inspection,
the location of the BMP, facility or structure inspected, observations
on performance, and recommendations for improving performance, if
applicable. Inspection reports shall be submitted to the municipality
within 30 days following completion of the inspection.
[Added 10-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2348, approved 10-10-2019]