Sec. 68-12. - Operation and maintenance requirements for best management practices.

(a)

Routine operation and maintenance and repair procedures. Routine maintenance shall be performed on a regular basis to ensure proper performance and may include such routine procedures as training of staff, periodic inspections, grass cutting elimination of mosquito breeding habitats, and pond maintenance in accordance with a storm water management plan approved pursuant to this chapter. Repair procedures may be required to correct a problem or malfunction of a storm water management practice and to restore the management practice's intended operation and safe condition. Repairs may include such procedures as structural repairs, removal of debris, sediment and trash removal, erosion repair, snow and ice removal, fence repair, mosquito extermination, and restoration of vegetated and non-vegetated linings.

(b)

General operation and maintenance standards for storm water best management practices. Maintenance design and maintenance procedures for all storm water management practices shall be documented in storm water management plans in accordance with Rhode Island Storm Water Design and Installation Standards Manual, as amended; or manufacturer's specifications. A maintenance schedule for each type of BMP must be included in the storm water management plan. These schedules shall list the frequency and type of maintenance operations necessary along with the legally responsible party's name, address, and telephone number. The owner, as well as all future owners, shall be required to implement the maintenance schedule of the best management practices. If the storm water facility is to be deeded to the city, the applicant must obtain a letter from the city acknowledging maintenance responsibility and intent of ownership.

(Ord. No. O-16-17, § I(Exh. A), 8-17-16)