Upon presentation of proper credentials, the municipality may
enter at reasonable times upon any property within the municipality
to inspect the condition of the stormwater structures and facilities
in regard to any aspect regulated by this chapter.
SWM BMPs should be inspected by the landowner, or the owner's
designee (including the municipality for dedicated and owned facilities),
according to the following list of minimum 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. Inspections should be conducted during or immediately following
precipitation events. A written inspection report shall be created
to document each inspection. The inspection report shall contain the
date and time of the inspection, the individual( s) who completed
the inspection, the location of the BMP, facility or structure inspected,
observations on performance, and recommendations for improving performance,
if applicable. Inspection reports shall be submitted to the municipality
within 30 days following completion of the inspection.
[Amended 2-3-2023 by Ord. No. 473]