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Township of North Strabane, PA
Washington County
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New Laws (1) Index
[Ord. No. 383, 8/27/2019]
1. 
In the event that a person fails to comply with the requirements of this chapter, an approved SWM site plan, or fails to conform to the requirements of any permit or approval issued hereunder, the Township shall provide written notification of the violation. Such notification shall set forth the nature of the violation(s) and establish a time limit for correction of these violation(s).
2. 
Failure to comply within the time specified shall subject such person to enforcement as set forth in this chapter. It shall be the responsibility of the owner of the real property on which any regulated activity is proposed to occur, is occurring, or has occurred, to comply with the terms and conditions of this chapter.
[Ord. No. 383, 8/27/2019]
1. 
The approved SWM site plan shall be on file at the project site throughout the duration of the construction activity. The Township or their designee may make periodic inspections during construction.
2. 
Adherence to Approved SWM Site Plan.
A. 
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to undertake any regulated activity on any property except as provided for by an approved SWM site plan and pursuant to the requirements of this chapter.
B. 
It shall be unlawful to alter or remove any control structure required by the SWM site plan pursuant to this chapter.
C. 
It shall be unlawful to allow a property to remain in a condition that does not conform to an approved SWM site plan.
[Ord. No. 383, 8/27/2019]
1. 
A violation of any provision of this chapter is hereby deemed a public nuisance.
2. 
Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation.
[Ord. No. 383, 8/27/2019]
1. 
Any approval or permit issued by the Township may be suspended or revoked for:
A. 
Noncompliance with or failure to implement any provision of the approved SWM site plan or operation and maintenance (O&M) agreement.
B. 
A violation of any provision of this chapter or any other applicable law, ordinance, rule, regulation or mandate from county, state, or federal entities relating to the regulated activity, inclusive of prior projects that have not terminated existing permits or that are under consent order or other legal action.
C. 
The creation of any condition or the commission of any act, during the regulated activity which constitutes or creates a hazard or nuisance, pollution, or which endangers the life or property of others.
2. 
A suspended approval or permit may be reinstated by the Township when:
A. 
The Township or their designee has inspected and approved the corrections to the violation(s) that caused the suspension.
B. 
The Township is satisfied that the violation(s) has been corrected.
3. 
The applicant may apply for a new approval under the provisions of this chapter if compliance has occurred within one year of the original application filing date.
[Ord. No. 383, 8/27/2019]
Where a violation of this chapter has occurred and remains uncured after notice from the Township or its designee, the Township may institute a legal action against the violator to restrain, prevent, abate, or enjoin the violation of this chapter or any stormwater management plan together with expenses and costs of suit, including attorney fees.
[Ord. No. 383, 8/27/2019]
Any person aggrieved by any action of the Township or its designee, relevant to the provisions of this chapter, may appeal to the Court of Common Pleas of Washington County, Pennsylvania, within 30 days of that action.