A.
The Town shall ensure that preventative maintenance is performed by the owner by inspecting all stormwater management systems. Inspection shall occur during the first year of operation and at least once every three years thereafter. In addition, a maintenance agreement between the owner and the Town shall be executed for privately owned ESD treatment practices and structural stormwater management measures as described in § 106-25 of this chapter.
B.
Inspection reports shall be maintained by the Town for all stormwater management systems.
C.
Inspection reports for stormwater management systems shall include the following:
(1)
The date of inspection;
(2)
Name of inspector;
(3)
An assessment of the quality of the stormwater management system related to ESD treatment practice efficiency and the control of runoff to the MEP;
(4)
The condition of:
(a)
Vegetation or filter media;
(b)
Fences or other safety devices;
(c)
Spillways, valves, or other control structures;
(d)
Embankments, slopes, and safety benches;
(e)
Reservoir or treatment areas;
(f)
Inlet and outlet channels or structures;
(g)
Underground drainage;
(h)
Sediment and debris accumulation in storage and forebay areas;
(i)
Any nonstructural practices to the extent practicable; and
(j)
Any other item that could affect the proper function of the stormwater management system.
(5)
Description of needed maintenance.
D.
Upon notifying an owner of the inspection results, the owner shall have 30 days, or other time frame mutually agreed to between the Town and the owner, to correct the deficiencies discovered. The Town shall then conduct a subsequent inspection to ensure completion of the repairs.
E.
If repairs are not properly undertaken and completed, the Town may elect to pursue enforcement as provided in § 106-25C of this chapter.
F.
If, after an inspection by the Town, the condition of a stormwater management facility or system is determined to present an immediate danger to public health or safety because of an unsafe condition, improper construction, or poor maintenance, the Town shall take such action as may be necessary to protect the public and make the facility or system safe. Any cost incurred by the Town shall be assessed against the owner(s), as provided in § 106-25C of this chapter.