[Ord. 447, 1/2/2007, § 801]
Upon presentation of proper credentials, the Township may enter
at reasonable times upon any property within the Township to inspect
the condition of the stormwater structures and facilities in regard
to any aspect regulated by this chapter.
[Ord. 447, 1/2/2007, § 802]
1. SWM BMPs should be inspected by the land owner/developer (including
Township for dedicated facilities) according to the following list
of frequencies:
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.
[Ord. 447, 1/2/2007, § 803]
1. It shall be unlawful for a person to undertake any regulated activity
except as provided in an approved SWM site plan.
2. It shall be unlawful to alter or remove any control structure required
by the SWM site plan.
3. Inspections regarding compliance with the SWM site plan are a responsibility
of the Township.
[Ord. 447, 1/2/2007, § 804]
1. Any approval for a regulated activity issued may be suspended or
revoked by the Township for:
A. Noncompliance with, or failure to implement any provision of the
approval.
B. A violation of any provision of this chapter or any other applicable
law, ordinance, rule or regulation relating to the regulated activity.
C. The creation of any condition or the commission of any act during
the regulated activity which constitutes or creates a hazard or nuisance,
pollution, or which endangers the life or property of others.
2. A suspended approval may be reinstated by the Township when:
A. The Township has inspected and approved the corrections to the violations
that caused the suspension.
B. The Township is satisfied that the violation has been corrected.
C. An approval that has been revoked by the Township cannot be reinstated.
The applicant may apply for a new approval under the provisions of
this chapter.
D. Prior to revocation or suspension of a permit, if there is no immediate
danger to life, public health, or property the Township may notify
the land owner/developer to discuss the noncompliance.
[Ord. 447, 1/2/2007, § 805; as amended by Ord.
454, 9/2/2008]
1. Anyone violating the provisions of this chapter, upon conviction
thereof, shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $1,000
plus costs and, in default of payment of said fine and costs, to a
term of imprisonment not to exceed 30 days. Each day that a violation
of this Part continues shall constitute a separate offense.
2. In addition, the Township, 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.
[Ord. 447, 1/2/2007, § 806]
1. Any person aggrieved by any action of the Township or its designee,
relevant to the provisions of this chapter, may appeal to the Township
within 30 days of that action.
2. Any person aggrieved by any decision of the Township, relevant to
the provisions of this chapter, may appeal to the County Court of
Common Pleas in the County where the activity has taken place within
30 days of the Township's decision.