[Ord. 7-98, 9/1/1998, § 601]
1.
In order to guarantee the full and proper installation of all the
required stormwater management control facilities as specified in
the approved plan, the applicant shall provide, prior to the initiation
of construction, a performance bond, escrow account certification
or irrevocable letter of credit from an appropriate financial or surety
institution which guarantees satisfactory and complete installation
of such facilities.
2.
The security shall be in an amount determined by the Board of Supervisors.
3.
The applicant shall be released from the guarantee when the Township
Engineer has determined that all stormwater management control facilities
are completed and satisfactory.
[Ord. 7-98, 9/1/1998, § 602]
1.
All stormwater management facilities installed pursuant to this chapter
shall be maintained by the owner or owners of the property upon which
the facilities are located and a statement to this effect shall be
incorporated as part of the deed to the property executed after the
initiation of the construction of such facilities.
2.
If the Township determines at any time that any permanent stormwater management control facility has been eliminated, altered or improperly maintained, the owner of the property upon which the facility is situate shall be advised of corrective measures required and given a reasonable period of time take necessary action. If such action is not taken by the property owner, the Township may cause the work to be done and lien all costs against the property or, in the alternative, seek outer relief as set forth in § 26-703, Subsection 1.
[Ord. 7-98, 9/1/1998, § 603]
In cases where permanent control facilities are owned by a private
entity (such as a homeowner's association), such entity shall
be responsible for maintenance. In this case a legally binding agreement
between the entity and Richmond Township shall be made providing for
maintenance of all permanent control facilities, and allowing inspection
by Richmond Township of all such facilities deemed critical to the
public welfare at any reasonable time.
[Ord. 7-98, 9/1/1998, § 604]
1.
When stormwater management control measures are located on an individual
lot and when they are the responsibility of that landowner to maintain,
a description of the facility or system and the terms of the required
maintenance shall be incorporated as part of the deed to the property.
2.
If Richmond Township determines at any time that any permanent stormwater
management control facility has been eliminated, altered or improperly
maintained, the owner of the property shall be advised of corrective
measures required and given a reasonable period of time to take necessary
action. If such action is not taken by the property owner, Richmond
Township may cause the work to be done, file a municipal claim or
lien against the property, or institute an action in assumpsit against
the property owner to collect all costs, i.e. contractor's work,
administrative costs, filing fees and interest at 6% on the unpaid
balance.
