An operation and maintenance plan shall be prepared by a professional
engineer licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
that identifies the ownership, operation and maintenance responsibilities
and as-built conditions for all stormwater management facilities.
At a minimum, the operation and maintenance plan shall include the
following:
A. Any obligations concerning perpetuation and/or maintenance of natural
drainage or infiltration facilities, and other facilities identified
within the stormwater management plan. Ownership of and responsibility
for operation and maintenance of stormwater management facilities,
including names and contact information, shall be required.
B. Drawings and descriptions of the permanent stormwater management
facilities on the site, explaining how each facility is intended to
function and operate over time. All drainage and access easements
shall be depicted and any site restrictions to be recorded against
the property shall be identified on the recorded plan. All such easements
and restrictions shall be perfected to run with the land and be binding
upon the landowner and any successors in interest.
C. A description of the actions, budget and schedule for operating and
maintaining the stormwater management facilities. This description
should be written in a clear manner, consistent with the knowledge
and understanding of the intended user.
D. A general description of operation and maintenance activities and
responsibilities for facilities held in common or on-lot, including
but not limited to:
(1) Lawn care and vegetation maintenance.
(2) Removal of accumulated debris and sediment (including from grates,
trash racks, inlets, etc.).
(4) Maintenance and repair of stormwater management facilities.
(5) Landscaping and planting.
(7) Construction of any kind associated with the use, benefit and enjoyment
of the facilities by the owners.
(8) A description of routine facility operation and day-to-day management
requirements (as needed).
(9) A description of routine maintenance actions and schedules necessary
to ensure proper operation of stormwater management facilities.
(10)
Assurances that no action will be taken by any lot owner to
disrupt or in any way impair the effectiveness of any stormwater management
system.
E. Deed restrictions describing the ability of the Municipality to take
corrective measures if it is determined at any time that stipulated
permanent stormwater management facilities have been eliminated, altered,
or improperly maintained, including the ability of the Municipality
to cause the work to be done and lien all costs, plus a reasonable
overhead allowance, against the property should the required corrective
measures not be taken by the lot owner, following written notification,
within a period of time set by Municipal Engineer.
F. Parties responsible for the long-term operation and maintenance of
stormwater management facilities shall make records of the installation
and of all maintenance and repairs and shall retain the records for
at least 10 years. These records shall be submitted to the Municipality
as established by the operation and maintenance plan or if otherwise
required by the Municipality.
For SWM site plans that involve subdivision and land development,
the applicant shall provide a financial guarantee to the Municipality
for the timely installation and proper construction of all stormwater
management controls as required by the approved SWM site plan and
this chapter in accordance with the provisions of Sections 509, 510,
and 511 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.