[Ord. 2011-03, 2/3/2011, Art. 5]
1. 
DEP or its designees (e.g. County Conservation District) normally ensure compliance with any permits issued, including those for stormwater management. In addition to DEP compliance programs, the Township or its designee may inspect all phases of the construction, operations, maintenance, and any other implementation of stormwater BMPs.
2. 
During any stage of the regulated earth disturbance activities, if the Township or its designee determines that any BMPs are not being implemented in accordance with permit conditions or this Chapter 23B, the Township may suspend or revoke any existing permits issued by the Township or other approvals issued by the Township until the deficiencies are corrected.
3. 
The landowner or owner's designee (including the Township for dedicated and owned facilities) shall inspect stormwater management BMPs, facilities and/or structures installed under this Chapter 23B according to the following minimum frequencies, to ensure the stormwater management BMPs, facilities and/or structures continue to function as intended:
[Added by Ord. No. 2022-05, 10/6/2022]
A. 
Annually for the first five years.
B. 
Once every three years thereafter.
C. 
During or immediately after the cessation of a ten-year or greater storm.
4. 
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 individuals who completed the inspection, the location of the stormwater management BMP, facility or structure inspected, observations on performance, and recommendations for improving performance, if applicable. Inspection reports shall be submitted to the Township within 30 days following the completion of the inspection.
[Added by Ord. No. 2022-05, 10/6/2022]