In the event that a person fails to comply with
the requirements of this chapter, or fails to conform to the requirements
of any permit issued hereunder, the Township of Muhlenberg will provide
notification of the violation. After notice is provided, failure to
correct violations in a timely manner may result in additional violations.
The municipal governing body is hereby authorized
and directed to enforce all of the provisions of this chapter. All
inspections regarding compliance with the drainage plan shall be the
responsibility of the Township Engineer or other qualified persons
designated by the Commissioners of the Township of Muhlenberg.
A. No person shall
modify, remove, fill, landscape or alter any SWM BMPs, facilities,
areas or structures without the written approval of the Commissioners
of the Township of Muhlenberg.
B. Upon presentation
of proper credentials, the Township of Muhlenberg may enter at reasonable
times upon any property within the Township of Muhlenberg to inspect
the condition of the stormwater structures and facilities in regard
to any aspect regulated by this chapter.
C. It shall be unlawful
for a person to undertake any regulated activity except as provided
in an approved SWM site plan, unless specifically exempted from the
requirement to submit a SWM site plan by this chapter.
D. The developer
shall be responsible for providing as-built plans of all SWM BMPs
included in the approved SWM site plan. The as-built plans and an
explanation of any discrepancies with the construction plans shall
be submitted by the developer to the Township of Muhlenberg.
E. The as-built
submission shall include a certification of completion signed by a
qualified professional, verifying that all permanent SWM BMPs have
been constructed according to the approved plans and specifications.
If any licensed qualified professionals contributed to the construction
plans, then a licensed qualified professional must sign the completion
certificate.
F. After receipt
of the completion certificate by the Township of Muhlenberg, the Township
of Muhlenberg or its designee may conduct a final inspection.
G. Inspections regarding
compliance with the SWM site plan are a responsibility of the Township
Engineer.
H. The Township
of Muhlenberg may withhold an occupancy permit until a certificate
of completion has been provided by the developer.