A. 
Upon presentation of proper credentials, the Township, or its designated agent with the consent of the landowner, may enter at reasonable times upon any property within the Township to inspect the implementation, condition or operation and maintenance of the stormwater structures and facilities or to investigate or ascertain the condition of the subject property in regard to any aspect regulated by this chapter.
B. 
In the event that the landowner refuses admission to the property, duly authorized representatives of the Township may seek an administrative search warrant issued by a Magisterial District Judge to gain access to the property.
A. 
Whenever the Township finds that a person has violated a prohibition or failed to meet a requirement of this chapter, the Township may order compliance by written notice to the responsible person. Such notice may require without limitation:
(1) 
The name of the owner of record and any other person against whom the Township intends to take action.
(2) 
The location of the property in violation.
(3) 
The performance of monitoring, analyses, and reporting.
(4) 
The elimination of prohibited connections or discharges.
(5) 
Cessation of any violating discharges, practices or operations.
(6) 
The abatement or remediation of stormwater pollution or contamination hazards and the restoration of any affected property.
(7) 
Payment of a fine to cover administrative and remediation costs.
(8) 
The implementation of stormwater BMPs.
(9) 
Operation and maintenance of stormwater BMPs.
B. 
Such notification shall set forth the nature of the violation(s) and establish a time limit for correction of the violation(s). Said notice may further advise that should the violator fail to take the required action within the established deadline, the work will be done by the Township or designee and the expense thereof, together with all related lien and enforcement fees, charges, and expenses, shall be charged to the violator.
C. 
Failure to comply with the time specified shall also subject such person to the penalty provisions of this chapter. All such penalties shall be deemed cumulative and shall not prevent the Township from pursuing any and all other remedies available in law or equity.
A. 
The violation of any provision of this chapter is hereby deemed a public nuisance.
B. 
Each day that an offense continues shall constitute a separate violation.
A. 
It shall be unlawful for a person to undertake any regulated activity except as provided in an approved SWM site plan, unless specifically exempted in § 296-12.
B. 
It shall be unlawful to violate § 296-53 of this chapter.
C. 
Inspections regarding compliance with the SWM site plan are a responsibility of the Township.
A. 
Any approval or permit issued by the Township pursuant to this chapter may be suspended or revoked for:
(1) 
Noncompliance with or failure to implement any provision of the approved SWM site plan or O&M agreement.
(2) 
A violation of any provision of this chapter or any other applicable law, ordinance, rule, or regulation related to regulated activity.
(3) 
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 endangers the life or property of others.
B. 
A suspended permit or approval shall be reinstated by the Township when:
(1) 
The Township or designee has inspected and approved the corrections to the violations that caused the suspension.
(2) 
The Township is satisfied that the violation of the ordinance, law or rule and regulations has been corrected.
(3) 
Payment of all Township fees, costs and expenses related to or arising from the violation have been satisfied.
C. 
A permit or approval that has been revoked by the Township cannot be reinstated. The applicant may apply for a new permit or approval under the provisions of this chapter.
D. 
If a violation causes no immediate danger to life, public health, or property, at its sole discretion, the Township may provide a limited time period for the owner to correct the violation. In these cases, the Township will provide the owner, or the owner's designee, with a written notice of the violation and the time period allowed for the owner to correct the violation. If the owner does not correct the violation within the allowed time period, the Township may revoke or suspend any, or all, applicable approvals and permits pertaining to any provision of this chapter.
A. 
Any person, partnership or corporation violating the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a summary offense, and upon conviction shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 for each violation, recoverable with costs, or imprisonment of not more than 30 days, or both. Each day that a violation continues shall be a separate offense and penalties shall be cumulative.
B. 
In addition, the Township may institute injunctive, mandamus, or any other appropriate action or proceeding at law or in equity for the enforcement of this chapter. Any court of competent jurisdiction shall have the right to issue restraining orders, temporary or permanent injunctions, mandamus, or other appropriate forms of remedy or relief.
A. 
Any person aggrieved by any action of the Township or its designee, relevant to the provisions of this chapter, may appeal to the Township within 30 days of that action by using the appeal procedures established in the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.
B. 
Any person aggrieved by any decision of the Township, relevant to the provisions of this chapter, may appeal to the Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas within 30 days of the Township's decision.