A. 
Upon presentation of proper credentials, duly authorized representatives of the Township may enter at reasonable times upon any property within the 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 the Township ready access to all parts of the premises for the purposes of determining compliance with this chapter.
C. 
Persons working on behalf of the Township shall have the right to temporarily locate on any stormwater control or BMP in the Township such devices as are necessary to conduct monitoring and/or sampling of the discharges from such stormwater control or BMP.
D. 
Unreasonable delays in allowing the Township access to a stormwater control or BMP is a violation of this article.
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. 
This chapter shall be enforced by the Township Code Enforcement Office or by any persons or agency designated by the Board of Supervisors from time to time.
B. 
Whenever the Township finds that a person has violated any provision of this chapter or engaged in or suffered any act or omission that is prohibited by this chapter, the Township may order compliance by written notice to the responsible person. Such notice may, without limitation, require the following remedies:
(1) 
Performance of monitoring, analyses and reporting;
(2) 
Elimination of prohibited connections or discharges;
(3) 
Cessation of any violating discharges, practices or operations;
(4) 
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) 
Reimbursement of all costs incurred by the Township in connection with the violation and its remediation or attempted remediation;
(7) 
Implementation of stormwater controls and BMPs; and
(8) 
Operation and maintenance of stormwater controls and BMPs.
C. 
Such notification shall set forth the nature of the violation(s) and establish a time limit for correction of these violation(s). Said notice may further advise that, if applicable, should the violator fail to take the required action within the established deadline, the work may be done by the Township or its designee and that the expense thereof shall be charged to the violator.
D. 
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 the Township from pursuing any and all other remedies available in law or equity.
E. 
Any and all costs and fees incurred by the Township in addressing, inspecting, remedying, prosecuting and otherwise in connection with a violation, including fees of the Township Solicitor and Township Engineer, may be assessed against the property owner and, if not paid, shall constitute a lien on the subject property.
A. 
Any building, land development or other permit or approval issued by the Township may be suspended or revoked by the Township for:
(1) 
Noncompliance with or failure to implement any provision of the permit;
(2) 
A violation of any provision of this chapter; or
(3) 
The creation of any condition or of any act during construction or development which constitutes or creates a hazard or nuisance, pollution or which endangers the life, health or property of others.
B. 
A suspended permit or approval shall be reinstated by the Township when:
(1) 
The Township Engineer or designee has inspected and approved the corrections to the stormwater controls and BMPs or the elimination of the hazard or nuisance; and/or
(2) 
The Township is satisfied that the violation of the ordinance, law or rule and regulation has been corrected.
C. 
A permit or approval that has been revoked by the Township cannot be reinstated. The applicant may apply for a new permit under the procedures outlined in this chapter.
A. 
Any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a fine of not less than $500 or more than $1,000 for each violation, recoverable with costs. Each day that the violation continues shall constitute a separate offense, and the applicable fines are cumulative.
B. 
In addition, the 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.
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, the Township shall provide written notification of the violation. Such notification shall state the nature of the violation(s) and establish a time limit for correction of these violation(s). Failure to comply within the time specified shall subject such person to the penalty provisions of this chapter. All such penalties shall be deemed cumulative and shall not prevent the Township from pursuing any and all remedies. It shall be the responsibility of the owner of the real property on which any regulated activity is proposed to occur, is occurring, or has occurred, to comply with the terms and conditions of this chapter.
The Township Code Enforcement Office 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 Township Engineer or other qualified persons designated by the Township.
A. 
A set of design plans approved by the Township shall be on file at the site throughout the duration of the construction activity. Periodic inspections may be made by the Township, Township Engineer or designee during construction.
B. 
Adherence to approved plan. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to undertake any regulated activity under § 430-301 on any property except as provided for in the approved drainage plan and pursuant to the applicable requirements of this chapter. It shall be unlawful to alter or remove any control structure required by the drainage plan pursuant to this chapter or to allow the property to remain in a condition which does not conform to the approved drainage plan.
C. 
At the completion of the project, and as a prerequisite for the release of the performance guarantee, the owner or his representatives shall:
(1) 
Provide a certification of completion from an engineer, architect, surveyor or other qualified person verifying that all permanent facilities have been constructed according to the plans and specifications and approved revisions thereto.
(2) 
Provide a set of as-built (record) drawings.
D. 
After receipt of the certification by the Township, a final inspection shall be conducted by the Township Engineer or designated representative to certify compliance with this chapter.
E. 
An occupancy permit shall not be issued unless the certification of completion pursuant to Subsection C(1) has been secured and all other applicable provisions of this chapter have been satisfied. The occupancy permit shall be required for each lot owner and/or applicant for all subdivisions and land development in the Township.
A. 
Any person aggrieved by any action of the Township or its designee may appeal to the Township Board of Supervisors within 30 days of that action.
B. 
Any person aggrieved by any decision of the Township 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 Township decision.