[Ord. 2014-02, 9/23/2014]
1. All regulated activities shall be conducted, operated and maintained
in accordance with the requirements set forth in Parts 3, 7 and 8
of this chapter. When an SWM site plan is required by this chapter,
all regulated activities shall be performed in accordance with the
requirements of the final approved SWM site plan.
2. The Municipal Engineer or other municipal designee shall be provided
access to the site to inspect all phases of the erosion and sediment
control measures and installation of the permanent BMPs and conveyances
at such times as deemed appropriate by the Municipal Engineer or other
municipal designee.
3. Periodic inspections may be made by the Municipal Engineer or other
designee during construction. A set of design plans approved by the
municipality shall be on file and available for viewing at the site
throughout the duration of the construction activity.
4. Inspections, including but not limited to a final inspection, of
all constructed BMPs, conveyances, or other stormwater facilities,
and related improvements may be conducted by the Municipal Engineer
or other designee to confirm compliance with this chapter and with
the final approved SWM site plan prior to the issuance of any occupancy
permit, use permit, or other form of final approval of the project
by the municipality.
5. Upon completion of construction, every permanent stormwater BMP,
conveyance or other stormwater facility constructed or used as part
of the regulated activity shall be operated, maintained and inspected
by the landowner, or other designated person, in accordance with the
O&M plan and O&M agreement approved by the municipality.
6. The municipality or its designee may periodically inspect any permanent stormwater BMP, conveyance or facility for compliance with this chapter, an approved O&M plan, or an approved O&M agreement, per the provisions of Part
9. The municipality may inspect at any time it has reason to believe a violation exists. The municipality may pursue enforcement for violations consistent with the provisions of Part
9.
[Ord. 2014-02, 9/23/2014]
1. For regulated activities involving one acre or more of earth disturbance,
the applicant shall provide to the municipality final as-built plans
(signed and sealed by a qualified licensed professional) of all BMPs,
conveyances, other stormwater facilities, and related improvements
shown in the final approved SWM site plan.
2. The final as-built plans shall include the following for all BMPs,
conveyances, other stormwater facilities and related improvements:
A. The location, elevations, dimensions, and as-built conditions of
all BMPs, conveyances, other stormwater facilities, and related improvements,
including topographic contours and all typical details for storm drainage
and conveyance systems, stormwater management facilities and impervious
surfaces (existing, proposed, or constructed) included in the approved
SWM site plan; and
B. Explanation of any discrepancies or variations from the final approved
SWM site plan, other related approved construction plans, calculations
and specifications (and approved revisions thereto).
3. The final as-built plans shall include a certification of completion
signed and sealed by a qualified licensed professional verifying that
all permanent BMPs and conveyances have been constructed according
to the final approved SWM site plan and related approved construction
plans, calculations and specifications.
4. All areas of the regulated activity draining to BMPs must be stabilized
prior to submittal of the as-built plans.
5. After receipt of the as-built plans by the municipality, the municipality or its designee may review the as-built plans for consistency with this chapter, the final approved SWM site plan, other related approved construction plans, and subsequent approved revisions thereto, as well as actual conditions at the site, and the municipality may conduct a final inspection, as per §
23-501, Subsection
4.
6. The as-built plans must be received, reviewed and determined to be
acceptable by the municipality prior to:
A. Close out of the drainage permit or other close out of the project
by the municipality;
B. Release of the financial security or other performance guarantee;
and
C. Dedication of the stormwater facilities to the municipality or conveyance
to a homeowners' association or other person responsible for
operation, maintenance and repair.
7. Final occupancy permit(s) or use permit or other final approval to
use or operate the constructed improvement may not be issued by the
municipality until the final as-built plans have been accepted.
8. Upon final acceptance of the final as-built plans by the municipality,
the applicant shall review and, if required by the municipality, revise
and re-record the O&M plan and the O&M agreement to reflect
the final as-built conditions and information for each permanent BMP
or conveyance, in accordance with the requirements of Part 7.
9. All or portions of the final as-built plans shall be recorded if
required by the municipality.