Upon presentation of proper credentials, duly authorized representatives
of Springfield Township may enter at reasonable times upon any property
within Springfield Township to inspect the condition of the stormwater
structure and facilities in regard to any aspect regulated by this
chapter.
A.
When Springfield Township determines that an activity is not being
carried out in accordance with the requirements of this chapter, it
shall issue a written notice of violation to the owner of the property.
The notice of violation shall contain:
(1)
The name and address of the owner or applicant.
(2)
The address when available or a description of the building, structure
or land upon which the violation is occurring.
(3)
A statement specifying the nature of the violation and a time schedule
for the completion of such remedial action.
(4)
A statement of the penalty or penalties that shall or may be assessed
against the person to whom the notice of violation is directed.
(5)
A statement that the determination of violation may be appealed to
Springfield Township by filing a written notice of appeal within 15
days of service of notice of violation.
B.
Persons receiving a notice of violation will be required to halt
all construction activities. This stop-work order will be in effect
until Springfield Township confirms that the development activity
is in compliance and the violation has been satisfactorily addressed.
Failure to address a notice of violation in a timely manner can result
in civil, criminal, or monetary penalties in accordance with the enforcement
measures authorized in this chapter.
A.
Any approval or permit issued by Springfield Township pursuant to
this chapter may be suspended or revoked for:
(1)
Noncompliance with or failure to implement any provisions of the
approved SWM site plan or O&M agreement.
(2)
A violation of any provision of this chapter or any other applicable
law, ordinance, rule, or regulation relating to the regulated activity.
(3)
The creation of any condition or the commission of any act during
the regulated activity which constitutes or creates a hazard, nuisance,
pollution, or endangers the life or property of others.
C.
An approval that has been revoked by Springfield Township cannot
be reinstated. The applicant may apply for a new approval under the
provisions of this chapter.
D.
If a violation causes no immediate danger to life, public health,
or property, at its sole discretion, Springfield Township may provide
a limited time period for the owner to correct the violation. In these
cases, Springfield Township will provide the owner, or the owner's
designee, with a written notice of the violation and the time period
allowed for the owner to correct the violation. If the owner does
not correct the violation within the allowed time period, Springfield
Township may revoke or suspend any, or all, applicable approvals and
permits pertaining to any provision of this chapter.
A.
Anyone violating the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of
a summary offense, and, upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine
of not more than $300 for each violation, recoverable with costs.
Each day that the violation continues shall be a separate offense
and penalties shall be cumulative.
B.
In addition, Springfield Township may institute injunctive, mandamus,
or any other appropriate action or proceeding of 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.
A.
Any person aggrieved by any action of Springfield Township or its
designee, relevant to the provisions of this chapter, may appeal to
Springfield Township within 30 days of that action.
B.
Any person aggrieved by any decision of Springfield 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 Springfield Township's decision.