Upon presentation of proper credentials, representatives of the municipality 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.
The Municipal Engineer or their designee is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all of the provisions of this chapter. All inspections regarding compliance with the stormwater management plan shall be the responsibility of the Municipal Engineer or other qualified persons designated by the municipality or Municipal Engineer.
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A set of design plans approved by the municipality shall be on file at the site throughout the duration of the construction activity. Periodic inspections may be made by the Municipal Engineer or designee during construction.
B. 
Adherence to approved plan. It shall be a violation of the Patton Township Code of Ordinances for any person, firm, or corporation to undertake any regulated activity under § 310-4 on any property except as provided for in the approved stormwater management plan and pursuant to the requirements of this chapter. It shall be a violation of the Patton Township Code of Ordinances to alter or remove any control structure or improperly maintain any facility required by this chapter or to allow the property to remain in a condition which does not conform to the approved stormwater management plan.
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It shall be the responsibility of the owner or developer 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.
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In the event that a person violates a prohibition, fails to comply with the requirements of this chapter, or fails to conform to the requirements of any permit or approval issued hereunder, the municipality shall provide written notification of the violation. The notice will direct the responsible party to comply with all the terms of this chapter within seven days, or such additional period not to exceed 30 days as the municipality shall deem reasonable. Such notification shall set forth the nature of the violation(s) and establish a time limit for correction of these violation(s). In addition, the municipality shall give notice to the owner, applicant, developer, property manager or other person responsible for the property or the violation that, if the violation is not corrected, the municipality may correct the same and charge the landowner or other person responsible the cost thereof plus penalties as specified herein for failure to comply. The notification may also require, without limitation, the following:
(1) 
The performance of monitoring, analyses, and reporting.
(2) 
The elimination of prohibited 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 BMPs.
(7) 
Operation and maintenance of stormwater BMPs.
C. 
Such notice may be delivered by the United States Mail, first-class, postage prepaid, or by certified or registered mail; or by personal service; or if the property is occupied, by posting the notice at a conspicuous place upon the affected property.
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Failure to comply within the time specified shall subject such person to the penalty provision of this chapter. All such penalties shall be deemed cumulative and shall not prevent the municipality from pursuing any and all other remedies available in law or equity.
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It shall be the responsibility of the owner or developer 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.
B. 
In the event that a person violates a prohibition, fails to comply with the requirements of this chapter, or fails to conform to the requirements of any permit or approval issued hereunder, the municipality shall provide written notification of the violation which may require, without limitation, the following remedies:
(1) 
The performance of monitoring, analyses, and reporting.
(2) 
The elimination of prohibited 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 BMPs.
(7) 
Operation and maintenance of stormwater BMPs.
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The violation of any provision of this chapter is hereby deemed a public nuisance.
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Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation.
Any person who fails to comply with this chapter within the period stated in the notification of violation shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of a summary offense and shall be sentenced to pay a penalty of not more than $600 for each violation plus costs of prosecution and, in default of said fine and costs, to imprisonment for no more than 30 days, or both. Each and every day of continued violation shall constitute a separate violation.
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In the event that the owner, developer, occupant, applicant, property manager or other person responsible fails to comply with the terms of this chapter within the time specified by the municipal representative, the municipality may take any actions necessary to remove the public nuisance. The costs of removal of the violation shall be in addition to any penalties for violations for failure to comply.
B. 
In addition to the fines for violations, costs, and penalties provided for by this chapter, the municipality may, through its Solicitor, institute injunctive, mandamus, or any other appropriate action or proceedings at law or in equity to require owners and/or occupants of real estate to comply with the provisions 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.
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The cost of removal, fine, and penalties hereinabove mentioned may be entered by the municipality as a lien against such property, or properties of individual members of a property owners' association, in accordance with the existing provisions of the law.
Any building, land development, or other permit or approval for a regulated activity issued by the municipality may be suspended or revoked by the municipality for:
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Noncompliance with or failure to implement any provision of the permit.
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A violation of any provision of this chapter.
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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.