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DRAFT 4 -28 -2010 X.10 INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE (1) Inspections and Enforcement - The applicant is responsible for inspections and record keeping in accordance with the NPDES Permit requirements. The City shall conduct inspections on a regular basis to ensure that both storm water and erosion and sediment control measures are properly installed and maintained prior to construction, during construction, and at the completion of the project. In all cases the inspectors will attempt to work with the applicant or developer to maintain proper storm water management. Mandatory inspections are required as follows: (a) Before any land disturbing activity begins; (b) At the time of footing inspections; (c) At the completion of the project; and (d) Prior to the release of financial securities. (2) Stop Work Orders and Assessing Fees - In cases where cooperation is withheld, construction stop work orders shall be issued by the City, until storm water and erosion and sediment control measures meet the requirements of this ordinance. An inspection must follow before work can commence. A charge as defined in the City's fee schedule will be assessed for any inspections by the City. (a) Construction Stop Order - The City may issue construction stop orders until storm water management measures meet specifications. A .second inspection must then be scheduled and passed before the final inspection will be done. (b) Perimeter Breach - If storm water and /or erosion and sediment control measures malfunction and breach the perimeter of the site, enter streets, other public areas, or waterbodies, the applicant shall immediately develop a cleanup and restoration plan, obtain the right -of -way from the adjoining property owner, and implement the cleanup and restoration plan within 48 hours of obtaining permission. If, in the discretion of the City, the applicant does not repair the damage caused by the storm water runoff the City can do the remedial work required and charge the cost to the applicant. (c) Actions to Ensure Compliance - The City can take the following action in the event of a failure by the applicant to meet the terms of this ordinance: 1. Withhold inspections or issuance of certificates or approvals. 2. Revoke any permit issued by the City to the applicant. 3. Conduct remedial or corrective action on the development site or adjacent site affected by the failure. 18 • • •