61.51.1.
Upon presentation of proper credentials, the Municipality or
its designated agent 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.
61.52.1.
It shall be unlawful for a person to undertake any regulated
activity except as provided in an approved SWM site plan, unless specifically
exempted.
61.52.2.
It shall be unlawful to violate this chapter.
61.52.3.
Inspections regarding compliance with the SWM site plan are
a responsibility of the Municipality.
61.53.1.
Any approval or permit issued by the Municipality pursuant to
this chapter may be suspended or revoked for:
1.
Noncompliance with or failure to implement any provision 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,
or pollution, or endangers the life or property of others.
61.53.3.
An approval that has been revoked by the Municipality cannot
be reinstated. The applicant may apply for a new approval under the
provisions of this chapter. If a violation causes no immediate danger
to life, public health, or property, at its sole discretion, the Municipality
may provide a limited time period for the owner to correct the violation.
In these cases, the Municipality 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, the Municipality
may revoke or suspend any, or all, applicable approvals and permits
pertaining to any provision of this chapter.
61.54.1.
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 $500 for each violation, recoverable with costs.
Each day that the violation continues shall be a separate offense,
and penalties shall be cumulative.
61.54.2.
In addition, the Municipality 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.
61.55.1.
Any person aggrieved by any action of the Municipality or its
designee, relevant to the provisions of this chapter, may appeal to
the Municipality within 30 days of that action.
61.55.2.
Any person aggrieved by any decision of the Municipality, 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 Municipality's decision.
