Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 08/04/2014

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the maintenance program and the need for revisions or additional maintenance procedures shall be included in the plan. (b) All private stormwater BMPs shall be maintained by the owner(s) such that the BMP performs the intended treatment function. Public stormwater BMPs shall be the responsibility of the City of Ramsey in that the City will ensure that the capacity of retention /detention ponds is adequate and will repair or replace storm sewer system components as needed. (c) The applicant must ensure access to all stormwater treatment practices at the site for the purpose of inspection and repair by securing all the maintenance easements needed on a permanent basis. These easements will be recorded with the plan and will remain in effect even with transfer of title to the property. (d) The applicant must execute an easement and an inspection and maintenance agreement binding on all subsequent owners of land served by any on -site stormwater management measure in accordance with the specifications of this ordinance. The maintenance agreement shall allow for periodic inspections by the City after proper notice for entering the site of the practice. Modification of private stormwater treatment practices will require authorization from the City prior to implementing the changes. The application shall include documentation demonstrating that the conditions for post - construction stormwater management will continue to be met. (e) Section 117 -397 is hereby amended as follows (additions indicated as underline, deletions indicated as strike through: Sec. 117 -397. — Denial Use of stormwater ponds. permits for the site in question must be suspended until the developer has an approved stormwater pollution control plan. (a) No alterations to shorelines or vegetation around stormwater ponds shall be allowed unless authorized by the City. (b) Fountains or other circulating devices will not be allowed in stormwater ponds unless authorized by the City. (c) Chemical treatment of stormwater ponds will not be allowed unless authorized by the City. (d) Structures will not be allowed within the stormwater pond or protective buffer zone. These will include but not be limited to retaining walls, docks, piers, diving platforms, bridges, etc. (e) Recreational activities, including but not limited to boating, swimming, fishing and skating are prohibited on stormwater ponds located on city owned property. These activities are discouraged on all other ponds. (f) Dumping of yard waste materials in, on or around any stormwater pond is prohibited. Cattails growing in and around stormwater ponds may be cut with the permission and direction of the City. Section 117 -398 is hereby amended as follows (additions indicated as underline, deletions indicated as strike throughA: Sec. 117 -398. Modification of plan. Appropriations from stormwater ponds.