§ 27-152. Ongoing, long-term inspections.

(a)

Stormwater management systems approved under this article shall be inspected on an ongoing basis to document proper operation and maintenance and the need for repairs, and to ensure compliance with the stormwater management permit, the approved final stormwater management plan (including the O&M plan and agreement and implementation plan), and other applicable requirements of this article.

(b)

A stormwater management system shall be inspected on a periodic basis by the responsible person in accordance with the approved O&M plan and agreement.

(c)

In addition to the inspections required by the O&M plan and agreement, the city engineer may establish an inspection program, including but not limited to: routine inspections; random inspections; inspections based upon complaints or other notice of possible violations; and joint inspections with other agencies inspecting under other environmental or safety laws. Inspections may include, but are not limited to: reviewing maintenance and repair records; sampling discharges, surface water, groundwater, and material or water in stormwater management facilities; and evaluating the condition of stormwater management facilities, practices, methods, and procedures.

(d)

If the city engineer determines that a stormwater management system has not been properly operated or maintained, or has become a danger to public safety, health, or the environment, the city engineer shall notify the responsible person for carrying out the O&M plan and agreement by first-class mail and also by certified mail. The notice shall specify the measures needed to comply with the O&M plan and agreement and shall specify the time within which such measures shall be completed. If the responsible person fails or refuses to complete the measures needed to comply with the O&M plan and agreement within the specified time, the city engineer may enter the property and perform, or cause to be performed, the necessary work to return the stormwater management system to full compliance, and bill the property owner for the full cost of any such work.

(Ord. No. 2011.01, § 1, 1-11-11)