2918-25 STORMWATER final 4_1_25.doc.pdf

41 ordinance should require the posting of a two-year maintenance guarantee in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-53. Maintenance and inspection guidance can be found on the Department’s website at: https://dep.nj.gov/stormwater/maintenance-guidance/. 9. If the stormwater management facility becomes a danger to public safety or public health, or if it needs maintenance or repair, the municipality shall so notify the responsible person in writing. Upon receipt of that notice, the responsible person shall have fourteen (14) days to effect maintenance and repair of the facility in a manner that is approved by the municipal engineer or his designee. The municipality, in its discretion, may extend the time allowed for effecting maintenance and repair for good cause. If the responsible person fails or refuses to perform such maintenance and repair, the municipality or County may immediately proceed to do so and shall bill the cost thereof to the responsible person. Nonpayment of such bill may result in a lien on the property. C. Nothing in this subsection shall preclude the municipality in which the major development is located from requiring the posting of a performance or maintenance guarantee in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-53 §25-29.13— Stormwater License and Inspection Requirements for Major Developments Only. A. All stormwater management facilities are to be maintained by the responsible party or homeowner association in accordance with the approved maintenance plan. B. All stormwater management facilities for major developments are required to obtain a Stormwater Maintenance Permit from the Engineering Department after approval from the appropriate land use board has been obtained. C. The annual fee for the Stormwater Maintenance Permit shall be listed in the West Orange Fee Resolution D. The Stormwater Maintenance Permit shall be renewed each year, no later than January 1st. E. A detailed inspection and maintenance report shall be submitted annually no later than January 1st to the Engineering Department. The fee for every review by the engineer shall set by Resolution. F. The inspection and maintenance report shall include and not be limited to: 1. Stormwater inlets and manholes 2. Detention basin outflow structures 3. Trash racks and overflow grates 4. Vegetation 5. Embankment erosion control 6. Sediment removal and pond maintenance