A permit and/or agreement shall be required for construction projects and shall specify the developer's responsibilities during the project.
Prior to issuance of the permit, the County Commissioners shall require from the developer a surety bond, letter of credit, cash guarantee or other means of security acceptable to the County Commissioners. Such bond, letter of credit or cash guarantee shall be in an amount as established in the Plan Preparation Package and not be less than the total estimated construction cost of the stormwater management systems.
A. 
Bonds required in this chapter shall include provisions relative to forfeiture for failure to complete work specified, compliance with all provisions of this chapter and other applicable laws and regulations, and any time limitations. The bond shall remain in full force and effect until completion of work to specifications required, submission and approval of "as-built" plans by the Department, certification of completion by the developer, and recordation of easements, dedications, and maintenance agreement as required.
B. 
A provision may be made for partial release of the deposit or the amount of the bond upon completion and acceptance by the Director of the various areas of development as specifically delineated, described, and scheduled on the required plans and specifications. An interim certificate of partial completion shall be duly approved for the type of installation.
A. 
Unless otherwise provided herein, a nonrefundable fee will be required to provide for the cost of stormwater management related activities. These fees may include but not be limited to administration fees, administrative waiver fees, plan review fees, fees for plan review services performed by contract personnel, fees for any other plan review service not specifically specified, minimum plan review fees, inspection fees, contract inspection fees or the administration thereof, reinspection fees, minimum inspection fees, additional inspection fees due to permit extensions, fees-in-lieu, testing fees, waiver fees, and/or other costs associated with stormwater management activities. Fee amounts shall be determined as specified in the County's Fees and Charges Schedule.
B. 
The County may charge the developer or the property owner for reimbursement if the County or its agent has had to respond to a site to investigate stormwater management related complaints if these complaints involve public safety, health or welfare issues. Reimbursements will be based on actual costs incurred by the County, to include any administrative costs and/or penalties.
C. 
The Department has the authority to implement a fee-in-lieu program which will be administered in accordance with the County's Fees and Charges Schedule.