A. 
Upon presentation of proper credentials, Richland Township may enter at reasonable times upon any property within the municipality to inspect the condition of the stormwater structures and facilities in regard to any aspect regulated by this chapter.
B. 
Stormwater control and BMP owners and operators shall allow persons working on behalf of Richland Township ready access to all parts of the premises for the purposes of determining compliance with this chapter.
C. 
Persons working on behalf of Richland Township shall have the right to temporarily locate on any stormwater control or BMP in Richland Township such devices as are necessary to conduct monitoring and/or sampling of the discharges from such stormwater control or BMP.
D. 
Unreasonable delays in allowing Richland Township access to a stormwater control or BMP is a violation of this article.
A. 
The violation of any provision of this chapter is hereby deemed a public nuisance.
B. 
Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation.
A. 
SWM BMPs should be inspected by the landowner, or the owner's designee (including the municipality for dedicated and owned facilities) according to the following list of minimum frequencies:
(1) 
Annually for the first five years.
(2) 
Once every three years thereafter.
(3) 
During or immediately after the cessation of a ten-year or greater storm.
B. 
Inspections should be conducted during or immediately following precipitation events. A written inspection report shall be created to document each inspection. The inspection report shall contain the date and time of the inspection, the individual(s) who completed the inspection, the location of the BMP, facility or structure inspected, observations on performance, and recommendations for improving performance, if applicable. Inspection reports shall be submitted to the municipality within 30 days following completion of the inspection.
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 § 210-13.
B. 
It shall be unlawful to violate § 210-41 of this chapter.
C. 
Whenever Richland Township finds that a person has violated a prohibition or failed to meet a requirement of this chapter, Richland Township may order compliance by written notice to the responsible person. Such notice may require without limitation:
(1) 
The performance of monitoring, analyses, and reporting;
(2) 
The elimination of prohibited connections or discharges;
(3) 
Cessation of any violating discharges, practices, or operations;
(4) 
The abatement or remediation of stormwater pollution or contamination hazards and the restoration of any affected property;
(5) 
Payment of a fine to cover administrative and remediation costs;
(6) 
The implementation of stormwater controls and BMPs; and
(7) 
Operation and maintenance of stormwater controls and BMPs.
D. 
Such notification shall set forth the nature of the violation(s) and establish a time limit for correction of these violations(s). Said notice may further advise that, if applicable, should the violator fail to take the required action within the established deadline, the work will be done by Richland Township or designee and the expense thereof shall be charged to the violator.
E. 
Failure to comply within 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 Richland Township from pursuing any and all other remedies available in law or equity.
A. 
Any approval or permit issued by Richland Township may be suspended or revoked for:
(1) 
Noncompliance with or failure to implement any provision of the approved SWM site plan or operation and maintenance agreement.
(2) 
A violation of any provision of this chapter or any other applicable law, ordinance, rule or regulation relating to the 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 which endangers the life or property of others.
B. 
A suspended approval may be reinstated by Richland Township when:
(1) 
Richland Township has inspected and approved the corrections to the violations that caused the suspension.
(2) 
Richland Township is satisfied that the violation has been corrected.
C. 
A permit or approval that has been revoked by the municipality cannot be reinstated. The applicant may apply for a new 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, Richland Township may provide a limited time period for the owner to correct the violation. In these cases, Richland 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, Richland Township may revoke or suspend any, or all, applicable approvals and permits pertaining to any provision of this chapter.
A. 
Anyone 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. Each day that the violation continues shall be a separate offense and penalties shall be cumulative.
B. 
In addition, the municipality 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.
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, Richland Township shall provide written notification of the violation. Such notification shall set forth the nature of the violation(s) and establish a time limit for correction of these violation(s). Failure to comply within the time specified shall subject such person to the penalty provisions of this chapter. All such penalties shall be deemed cumulative and resort by the municipality 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 Richland Township Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all of the provisions of this chapter. All inspections regarding compliance with the drainage plan shall be the responsibility of Richland Township or other qualified persons designated by the Township.
A. 
A set of design plans approved by Richland Township shall be on file at the site throughout the duration of the construction activity. Periodic inspections may be made by the municipality or designee during construction.
B. 
Adherence to approved plan. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to undertake any regulated activity under § 210-5 on any property except as provided for in the approved drainage plan and pursuant to the requirements of this chapter. It shall be unlawful to alter or remove any control structure required by the drainage plan pursuant to this chapter or to allow the property to remain in a condition which does not conform to the approved drainage 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 permanent facilities have been constructed according to the plans and specifications and approved revisions thereto.
(2) 
Provide as-built (record) drawings. One paper print and one electronic copy.
D. 
After receipt of the certification by Richland Township, a final inspection shall be conducted by the Township or designated representative to certify compliance with this chapter.
E. 
Prior to revocation or suspension of a permit, the governing body will schedule a hearing to discuss the noncompliance if there is no immediate danger to life, public health or property. The expense of a hearing shall be the owner's responsibility.
F. 
Suspension and revocation of permits:
(1) 
Any building permit issued by Richland Township may be suspended or revoked for:
(a) 
Noncompliance with or failure to implement any provision of the 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, or as outlined in Article X of this chapter.
(2) 
A suspended building permit shall be reinstated by the issuing authority when:
(a) 
The Township or its designee has inspected and approved the corrections to the stormwater management and erosion and sediment pollution control measure(s), or the elimination of the hazard or nuisance; and/or
(b) 
The Township is satisfied that the violation of the ordinance, law, or rule and regulation has been corrected.
(3) 
A permit that has been revoked by the Township cannot be reinstated. The applicant may apply for a new permit under the procedures outlined in this chapter.
G. 
Occupancy permit. An occupancy permit shall not be issued unless the certification of completion pursuant to Subsection C has been secured. The occupancy permit shall be required for each lot owner and/or developer for all subdivisions and land development in Richland Township.
A. 
Any person aggrieved by any action of Richland Township or its designee, relevant to the provisions of this chapter, may appeal to Richland Township within 30 days of that action.
B. 
Any person aggrieved by any decision of the Richland Township, relevant to the provisions of this chapter, may appeal to the County Court Of Common Pleas in Cambria County where the activity has taken place within 30 days of Richland Township's decision.