Upon presentation of proper credentials, duly
authorized 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.
In the event that a person fails to comply with
the requirements of this chapter, or fails to conform to the requirements
of any permit issued hereunder, the municipality shall provide written
notification of the violation. Such notification shall set forth the
nature of the violation(s) and establish a time limit for correction
of these violation(s). Failure to comply within the time specified
shall subject such person to the penalty provisions of this chapter.
All such penalties shall be deemed cumulative and shall not prevent
the municipality from pursuing any and all remedies. It shall be the
responsibility of the applicant 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.
The municipal governing body is hereby authorized
and directed to enforce all of the provisions of this chapter. All
inspections regarding compliance with the drainage plan shall be the
responsibility of the Municipal Engineer or other qualified persons
designated by the municipality.
A. Design plans. 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 municipality or designee during construction.
B. Adherence to approved plan. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to undertake any regulated activity under §
179-4 on any property except as provided for in the approved drainage plan and pursuant to the requirements of this chapter. It shall be unlawful to alter or remove any control structure required by the drainage plan pursuant to this chapter or to allow the property to remain in a condition which does not conform to the approved drainage plan.
C. Hearing. Prior to revocation or suspension of a permit
and at the request of the applicant, the governing, body will give
notice to the applicant and will schedule a hearing to discuss the
applicant's noncompliance, unless there is immediate danger to life,
public health or property. Such hearing shall be held before the governing
body in accordance with the Pennsylvania Local Agency Law.
D. Suspension and revocation of permits.
(1) Any permit issued by the municipality may be suspended
or revoked for any of the following reasons:
(a)
Noncompliance with or failure to implement any
provision of the permit.
(b)
A violation of any provision of this chapter
or any other applicable law, ordinance, rule or regulation relating
to the project.
(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, or as outlined in Article IX of this chapter.
(2) A suspended permit shall be reinstated by the governing
body when:
(a)
The Municipal Engineer or his municipal designee
has inspected and approved the corrections to the stormwater management
and erosion and sediment pollution control measure(s), or the elimination
of the hazard or nuisance; and/or
(b)
The governing body is satisfied that the violation
of the ordinance, law, or rule and regulation has been corrected.
(3) A permit that has been revoked cannot be reinstated.
The applicant may apply for a new permit under the procedures outlined
in this chapter.
E. Occupancy permit. An occupancy permit shall not be issued unless the certification of completion pursuant to §
179-29 has been approved by the municipality. The occupancy permit shall be required for each lot owner and/or applicant for all subdivisions and land development in the municipality.