[Ord. No. 337, 5/15/2024]
(a) 
During Construction:
(1) 
The Township or their designee shall inspect all phases of the installation of the permanent stormwater management facilities as deemed appropriate by the Township.
(2) 
During any stage of the work, if the Township or its designee determines that the permanent stormwater management facilities are not being installed in accordance with the approved drainage plan or minor drainage plan, the Township shall revoke any existing building permits and issue a cease-and-desist order until a revised drainage plan or minor drainage plan is submitted and approved except as directed by the Township or Conservation District, as specified in this chapter.
(3) 
A final inspection of all stormwater management facilities shall be conducted by the Township or its designee and to confirm compliance with the approved drainage plan or minor drainage plan prior to the issuance of any occupancy permit.
(b) 
Post-Construction (not applicable to Minor Drainage Plan):
(1) 
The Township shall inspect stormwater management BMPs, facilities and/or structures installed under an approved drainage plan according to the following frequencies, at a minimum, to ensure the BMPs, facilities and/or structures continue to function as intended:
(i) 
Annually for the first five years.
(ii) 
Once every three years thereafter.
(2) 
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 property owner within 30 days following completion of the inspection.