A. 
The Municipal Engineer or his municipal assignee shall observe all phases of the installation of the permanent stormwater management facilities, as deemed appropriate by the Municipal Engineer. The cost of inspections by the Municipal Engineer, or his or her designee, shall be paid in full by the applicant.
B. 
During any stage of the work, if the Municipal Engineer determines that the permanent stormwater management facilities are not being installed in accordance with the approved stormwater management plan, New Hope Borough shall revoke any existing permits until a revised drainage plan is submitted and approved, as specified in this chapter.
C. 
The landowner or the owner's designee (including the municipality for dedicated and owned facilities) shall inspect SWM BMPs, facilities and/or structures installed under this chapter according to the following frequencies, at a minimum, to ensure the BMPs, facilities and/or structures continue to function as intended:
[Added 9-20-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-04]
(1) 
Annually for the first five years.
(2) 
Once every three years thereafter.
(3) 
During or immediately after the cessation of a ten-year or greater storm.
D. 
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 9-20-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-04]