Proper maintenance of public and private stormwater facilities is necessary to ensure that they serve its intended function. Without adequate maintenance, sediment and other debris can clog and render the facilities useless. Rehabilitation of these facilities often is expensive, and may be impractical for infiltration systems. Polluted water and sediments removed during the cleaning operation must be disposed of properly.
(Ord. 1161 § 7, 1998)
Any person or persons holding title to a non-residential property for which stormwater facilities and BMP's have been required shall also be responsible for the continual operation, maintenance, and repair of said stormwater facilities and BMP's in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
(Ord. 1161 § 7, 1998)
(1) 
Prior to final approval on a permit, and use or occupancy of the improvement, the Owner shall execute and record a Maintenance Covenant, in form and content acceptable to the Administrator, which guarantees that the stormwater facilities shall be properly operated, maintained, and inspected.
(2) 
The restrictions set forth in the Covenant shall be included in any instrument of conveyance of the subject property and shall be recorded with the County Auditor. Such Covenant shall run with the land, and shall be binding upon such owner's heirs, successors, and assigns.
(Ord. 1161 § 7, 1998)
(1) 
Property owners are financially responsible for the inspection, maintenance, operation, and repair of stormwater systems not specifically accepted for maintenance by the County through the development process. Property owners shall maintain, operate, and repair these facilities in compliance with the requirements of the O & M Manual or Maintenance Plan, and these standards.
(2) 
Financial responsibility may include reimbursing the County for its costs to perform inspections to verify compliance as described in the Maintenance Plan.
(3) 
In the event the County must take action to correct a stormwater system not properly, safely or expeditiously operated, repaired or maintained, the costs of such action, including County operation, repair or maintenance assistance, or County court costs and reasonable attorney fees, shall be charged to said property owners and the same may become lien upon said property(s) upon judicial determination.
(Ord. 1161 § 7, 1998)