Upon presentation of proper credentials, the Township and its
duly authorized representatives may enter at reasonable times upon
any property within the Township to inspect the condition of the stormwater
structures and facilities in regard to any aspect regulated by this
chapter.
The governing body of the Township is hereby authorized and
directed to enforce all of the provisions of this chapter. All inspections
regarding compliance with the SWM site plan shall be conducted by
the Municipal Engineer or other qualified persons designated by the
Township.
A. The SWM site plan approved by the Township shall be on file at the
project site throughout the duration of the construction activity.
Periodic inspections may be made by the Township or its designee during
construction.
B. It shall be unlawful to undertake any regulated activity except as
provided for in the approved SWM site plan and pursuant to the requirements
of this chapter. It shall be unlawful to alter or remove any control
structure required by the approved SWM site plan pursuant to this
chapter or to allow the property to remain in a condition which does
not conform to the approved SWM site plan.
C. At the completion of the project, and as a prerequisite for the release
of the performance guarantee, the owner or his representative shall:
(1) Provide a certification of completion from a qualified professional
verifying that all permanent facilities have been constructed according
to the plans and specifications and approved revisions thereto.
(2) Provide a set of record drawings.
D. Upon receipt of a certification of completion and record drawings,
the Township shall direct the Municipal Engineer to conduct a final
inspection.
E. Suspension and revocation of approvals and/or permits.
(1) Prior to revocation or suspension of an approval or permit, the governing
body of the Township shall schedule a hearing to discuss the noncompliance
if there is no immediate danger to life, public health or property.
(2) Any approval or permit issued by the Township may be suspended or
revoked by the governing body of the Township for:
(a)
Noncompliance with or failure to implement any provision of
the approval or permit.
(b)
A violation of any provision of this chapter or any other applicable
law, ordinance, rule or regulation relating to the project.
(c)
The creation of any condition or the commission of any act during
construction or development which constitutes or creates a hazard
or nuisance, pollution or which endangers the life or property of
others.
(3) A suspended approval or permit shall be reinstated by the governing
body of the Township when:
(a)
The Township Engineer or his designee has inspected and approved
the corrections to the stormwater management and erosion and sedimentation
pollution control measure(s), or the elimination of the hazard or
nuisance; and/or
(b)
The governing body of the Township is satisfied that the violation
of the ordinance, law or rule and regulation has been corrected.
(c)
An approval or permit that has been revoked by the governing
body of the Township shall not be reinstated. The applicant may apply
for a new permit under the procedures outlined in this chapter.