In the event that a person fails to comply with the requirements
of this chapter or fails to conform to the requirements of any permit
issued hereunder, and the Township chooses to pursue enforcement action,
the Township will provide written notification of the violation. Such
notification will state the nature of the violation(s) and establish
a time limit for correction of these violation(s). Failure to comply
within the time specified will subject such person to the penalty
provisions of this chapter. All such penalties will be deemed cumulative
and shall not prevent the Township from pursuing any and all remedies.
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.
The Township Board of Commissioners and its designee are hereby
authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this chapter.
All inspections regarding compliance with the SWM site plan shall
be the responsibility of the municipality or its designee.
A. A set of design plans approved by the Township shall be on file and
available for viewing at the 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 for any person, firm, or corporation to undertake any regulated activity under §
245-5 on any property 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 SWM site plan pursuant to this chapter or to allow the property to remain in a condition that 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 representatives shall:
(1) Provide a certification of completion from an engineer, architect,
surveyor, or other qualified person verifying that all stormwater
facilities have been constructed according to the plans and specifications
and approved revisions thereto.
(2) Provide a set of as-built (record) drawings per §
245-32.
D. After receipt of the certification by the Township, a final inspection
shall be conducted by the municipality or its designee to certify
compliance with this chapter.
E. An occupancy permit will not be issued unless the certification of completion pursuant to Subsection
C(1) has been secured. The occupancy permit shall be required for each lot owner and/or applicant for all subdivisions and land developments in the Township.