Duly authorized representatives of the municipality may enter at reasonable times upon any property within the municipality to investigate or ascertain the condition of the subject property in regard to any aspect regulated by this chapter.
The 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 person designated by the municipality.
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 municipality or designee during construction.
B. 
Adherence to approved plan. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to undertake any earth disturbance activity on any property except as provided for in the approved drainage plan and pursuant to 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. 
At the completion of the project, and as a prerequisite for the release of the guaranty, the owner or his representative shall:
(1) 
Provide a certification of completion from an engineer, architect, surveyor or other qualified person verifying that all permanent facilities have been constructed according to the plans and specifications and approved revisions thereto.
(2) 
Provide a set of as-built drawings.
D. 
After receipt of the certification of completion by the municipality, a final inspection shall be conducted by the governing body or its designee to certify compliance with this chapter.
E. 
Prior to revocation or suspension of a permit, the governing body will schedule a hearing to discuss the noncompliance if there is no immediate damage to life, public heath or property.
F. 
Suspension and revocation of permits.
(1) 
Any permit issued under this chapter may be suspended or revoked by the governing body for:
(a) 
Noncompliance with or failure to implement any provisions 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 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 which has been revoked by the governing body cannot be reinstated. The applicant may apply for a new permit under the procedures outlined in this chapter.
G. 
Occupancy permit. An occupancy permit shall not be secured or issued unless the certification of compliance pursuant to § 140-35D has been secured. The occupancy permit shall be required for each lot owner and/or developer of all subdivisions and land development in the municipality.
A. 
As a result of an on-site inspection by the designee of the governing body or a majority of the governing body, and if it has been determined that an owner, subdivider, developer or his agent has failed to comply with the requirements of this chapter, or fails to conform to the requirements of any permit issued thereunder, the governing body or designee shall provide written notification of violation within 10 days of said on-site inspection. Such notification shall set forth the nature of the violation(s) and establish a time limit for correction of these violation(s). Upon failure to comply within the time specified, the owner, subdivider, developer or his agent shall be subject to the penalty provisions of this chapter (§ 140-37) or other penalty.
B. 
Anyone violating the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be subject to a fine of not more than $600 for each violation, recoverable with costs, or imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or both. Each day that the violation continues shall be a separate offense.
C. 
In addition, the governing body may institute injunctive mandamus or any other appropriate action or proceeding at law or in equity for the enforcement 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.
In case any building, structure or land is, or is proposed to be, erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, covered, maintained or used in violation of this chapter, the governing body or, with the approval of the governing body, an officer of the municipality, in addition to other remedies, may institute in the name of the municipality any appropriate action or proceeding to prevent, restrain, correct or abate such building, structure or land, or to prevent, in or about such premises, any act, conduct, business or use constituting a violation.