The requirements of this article concerning stormwater easements and maintenance agreements shall apply to all persons required to submit a drainage plan to the Township for review and approval.
The developer shall provide all stormwater management easements necessary to implement the approved drainage plan and to otherwise comply with this chapter in form and substance required by the Township and shall record such easements as directed by the Township. The easements shall assure access for proper inspection and maintenance of stormwater runoff facilities and shall provide adequate emergency overland flow-ways.
The developer shall provide all stormwater maintenance agreements necessary to implement the approved drainage plan and to otherwise comply with this chapter in form and substance as required by the Township, and shall record such agreements as directed by the Township. The maintenance agreements shall, among other matters, assure access for proper inspection and maintenance of stormwater runoff facilities and adequate emergency overland flow-ways.
Prior to final approval, all stormwater management facilities for platted subdivisions shall be established as county drains, as authorized in Section 433, Chapter 18 of the Michigan Drain Code (P.A. 40 of 1956, as amended)[1] for long-term maintenance.
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Editor's Note: See MCL 280.433.