HomeMy WebLinkAboutStorm Water Maintenance PlanSTORM WATER MAINTENANCE PLAN
Lots 4 & 5, Block 5, Flanders Creek Subdivision
Oak & Cottonwood Apartments
City of Bozeman, Montana
THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ROUTINE
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ARE TO BE PERFORMED BY THE
LANDOWNER (L&S PROPERTIES) OR THEIR DESIGNATED AGENT. SHOULD
THE PROPERTY CHANGE OWNERSHIP THESE RESPONSIBILITIES SHALL
PASS TO THE NEW PROPERTY OWNER(S).
1. Routine Maintenance Activities (1-3 month interval)
• Designate no cut zones in the bottom of basins
• Remove trash, leaves, grass clippings and debris from inlets, swales &
ponds
• Remove any obstruction to flow
• Establish a chemical free zone in and around the basins
• Inspect for uniform ponding, and that water disappears within three days
of rain events
• Inspect inlets, piping, swales & outlet structures for sediment buildup
and/or evidence of erosion
• Check for eroded or channelized areas. Repair immediately, find the
cause and take action to prevent further erosion.
• Inspect structures and pond area for oil sheens
• Inspect ponds and swales for undesirable vegetation or noxious weeds
2. Annual Maintenance Activities (Annually)
• Cut vegetation to 6” and remove clippings
• Re-establish vegetation on eroded and barren areas
• Remove excess sediment build-up in inlets, piping, swales, ponds and
outlet structures.
• Update maintenance plan and inspection log
• Repair/Replace eroded or damaged rip rap aprons
• Clear and remove accumulated winter sand in parking lots and structures
3. Long Term Maintenance Activities (5-10 year interval)
• Consult a qualified professional to inspect and return storm water basin
back to initial design found on the subdivision and/or site plan engineering
plans.
• Dredge basin if sediment buildup is greater than 6”
• Re-establish vegetation
• Repair or replace damaged storm water structures and/or piping
• Repair/Replace eroded or damaged rip rap aprons
• Re-grade swales to ensure proper drainage.
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