A. 
Upon presentation of proper credentials, duly authorized representatives of Union Township may enter at reasonable times upon any property within Union Township to inspect the implementation, condition, or operation and maintenance of the stormwater controls or BMPs in regard to any aspect governed by this chapter.
B. 
Stormwater control and BMP owners and operators shall allow persons working on behalf of Union Township ready access to all parts of the premises for the purposes of determining compliance with this chapter.
C. 
Persons working on behalf of Union Township shall have the right to temporarily locate on any stormwater control or BMP in Union Township such devices as are necessary to conduct monitoring and/or sampling of the discharges from such stormwater control or BMP.
D. 
Unreasonable delays (greater than 24 hours) in allowing Union Township personnel access to a stormwater control or BMP is a violation of this chapter.
A. 
The violation of any provision of this chapter is hereby deemed a public nuisance.
B. 
Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation.
A. 
Whenever Union Township finds that a person has violated a prohibition or failed to meet a requirement of this chapter, Union Township may order compliance by written notice to the responsible person. Such notice may require, without limitation:
(1) 
The performance of monitoring, analyses, and reporting;
(2) 
The elimination of prohibited connections or discharges;
(3) 
Cessation of any violating discharges, practices, or operations;
(4) 
The abatement or remediation of stormwater pollution or contamination hazards and the restoration of any affected property;
(5) 
Payment of a fine to cover administrative and remediation costs;
(6) 
The implementation of stormwater controls and BMPs; and
(7) 
Operation and maintenance of stormwater controls and BMPs.
B. 
Such notification shall set forth the nature of the violation(s) and establish a time limit for correction of these violations(s). Said notice may further advise that, if applicable, should the violator fail to take the required action within the established deadline, the work will be done by Union Township or its designee, and the expense thereof shall be charged to the violator.
C. 
Failure to comply within the time specified shall also subject such person to the penalty provisions of this chapter. All such penalties shall be deemed cumulative and shall not prevent Union Township from pursuing any and all other remedies available in law or equity.
A. 
Any building, land development or other permit or approval issued by Union Township may be suspended or revoked, in whole or in part, by Union Township for:
(1) 
Noncompliance with or failure to implement any provision of the permit.
(2) 
A violation of any provision of this chapter.
(3) 
The creation of any condition or the commission of any act during construction or development which constitutes or creates a hazard or nuisance, pollution or which endangers the life or property of others.
B. 
A suspended permit or approval may be reinstated by Union Township, in whole or in part, when:
(1) 
Union Township or its designee has inspected and approved the corrections to the stormwater controls and BMPs or the elimination of the hazard or nuisance; and/or
(2) 
Union Township is satisfied that the violation of the ordinance, law, or rule and regulation has been corrected.
C. 
A permit or approval which has been revoked, in whole or in part, by Union Township cannot be reinstated. The applicant may apply for a new permit under the procedures outlined in this chapter.
A. 
Any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be enforced by action brought before a District Justice in the same manner provided for the enforcement of summary offenses under the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure. The Municipal Solicitor may assume charge of the prosecution without the consent of the District Attorney as required by Pa. R.Crim.P. No. 454 (relating to trial in summary cases). Upon conviction, the person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 for each violation, recoverable with costs, or imprisonment to the extent allowed by law for the punishment of summary offenses, or both. Each day that the violation continues shall be a separate offense.
B. 
In addition, Union Township, through its Solicitor, may institute injunctive, mandamus or any other appropriate action or proceeding at law or in equity for the enforcement of this chapter. Any court of competent jurisdiction shall have the right to issue restraining orders, temporary or permanent injunctions, mandamus or other appropriate forms of remedy or relief. The imposition of a fine or penalty for any violation of or noncompliance with this chapter shall not excuse the violation or noncompliance or permit it to continue, and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations and noncompliances.
In the event that a person fails to comply with the requirements of this chapter or fails to conform to the requirements of any permit issued hereunder, Union Township will provide notification of the violation. After notice is provided, failure to correct violations in a timely manner may result in additional violations.
The Union Township Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all of the provisions of this chapter. All inspections regarding compliance with the drainage plan shall be the responsibility of the Municipal Engineer or other qualified persons designated by Union Township.
A. 
No person shall modify, remove, fill, landscape or alter any stormwater management BMPs, facilities, areas, or structures without the written approval of Union Township.
B. 
Upon presentation of proper credentials, Union Township may enter at reasonable times upon any property within Union Township to inspect the condition of the stormwater structures and facilities in regard to any aspect regulated by this chapter.
C. 
It shall be unlawful for a person to undertake any regulated activity except as provided in an approved stormwater management site plan, unless specifically exempted from the requirement to submit a stormwater management site plan by this chapter.
D. 
The developer shall be responsible for providing as-built plans of all stormwater management BMPs included in the approved stormwater management site plan. The as-built plans and an explanation of any discrepancies with the construction plans shall be submitted by the developer to Union Township.
E. 
The as-built submission shall include a certification of completion signed by a qualified professional verifying that all permanent stormwater management BMPs have been constructed according to the approved plans and specifications. If any licensed qualified professionals contributed to the construction plans, then a licensed qualified professional must sign the completion certificate.
F. 
After receipt of the completion certificate by Union Township, Union Township may conduct a final inspection.
G. 
Inspections regarding compliance with the stormwater management site plan are a responsibility of Union Township.
H. 
Union Township may withhold an occupancy permit until a certificate of completion has been provided by the developer.
A. 
Any person aggrieved by any action of Union Township or its designee may appeal to Union Township's Board of Supervisors within 30 days of that action.
B. 
Any person aggrieved by any decision of Union Township's Board of Supervisors may appeal to the County Court of Common Pleas in the county where the activity has taken place within 30 days of the municipal decision.