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.
A. 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.
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.
A. 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.
C. 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:
A. Noncompliance with or failure
to implement any provision of the permit.
B. A violation of any provision
of this chapter.
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.