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Who can I contact for further information and details about stormwater management?
You can contact the Engineering Department at (732) 873-2500 Ext 6230, or you can email at stormwater@twp.franklin.nj.us
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What are the penalties/repercussions for non-compliance?
If a stormwater maintenance permittee fails renew the annual permit, submits the required self certification reports, is not in compliance with the stormwater maintenance plan, or the stormwater quality control devices are not in good working order, the Township Engineer or his designee may issue a compliance order pursuant to Section 330 setting forth a schedule for compliance. A follow-up re-inspection at the conclusion of the schedule for compliance will be completed. Each time a re-inspection is required beyond the initial follow-up re-inspection for the compliance order, a re-inspection fee may be charged to the permittee, until such time that the permittee comes into compliance. The amount of the re-inspection fee shall be established by ordinance. Any unpaid costs owed by the permittee may be charged as a lien against the property.
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Who can perform the maintenance?
Depending on the size and type of device, some maintenance can be done independently by the owner or their representative. Other protocols may be specialized and require special equipment and confined space certification and should be provided by contract vendors.
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When is the maintenance performed?
Depending on the device, the approved maintenance plan shall reference the maintenance
protocol. Typically, maintenance will be performed during the months of March, June, September, and December or after a recorded inch of rainfall occurs. Periodic inspection shall be performed to ensure the control measures are operating sufficiently.
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What is a stormwater maintenance plan?
A stormwater maintenance plan consists of stormwater quality treatment devices that will
treat stormwater runoff in conformance with Township and State requirements. The maintenance plan shall includes a schedule for when and how often maintenance of the devices shall occur. A list of any special equipment or skills required for proper maintenance and a schedule for periodic inspections to ensure proper performance between maintenance events are also be included.
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What is a stormwater management plan?
Regardless of when the stormwater management device was installed on the property, compliance is required. The property stormwater management plan shows details of how stormwater quality treatment devices will slow, clean, infiltrate and capture urban runoff in an effort to reduce water pollution to the Township’s receiving waters. The stormwater management plan together with the site development improvement plans shall indicate the size and location of all stormwater quality treatment devices.
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How much is the stormwater management permit fee?
There will be a fee for each type of stormwater management structure associated with the permit. The fees range from $250 to $750 for each stormwater management device.
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Is the stormwater maintenance permit issued one time?
No. Each stormwater maintenance permit shall be valid for one year and must thereafter
be annually renewed. January 1st is the deadline. A new annual permit will be mailed by the Township each year.
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How do I obtain a stormwater management permit?
A stormwater maintenance permit along with other related documents will be mailed to the property owner or homeowner’s association with the required permit inspection fees each year. The deadline for return will be March 30th. Questions pertaining to the permit can be directed to the Engineering Department at (732) 873-2500 Ext 6230
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What is a stormwater maintenance permit?
The stormwater maintenance permit is an annual permit issued by the Township of Franklin and authorizes private property owners to operate their stormwater quality treatment devices under the Township’s Stormwater Permit with the State. It further defines the user’s responsibility to properly maintain their private devices.
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What is required by the program and the Township?
Property owners that own, operate, or construct one or more stormwater quality treatment devices shall obtain an annual stormwater maintenance permit as required by the Township ordinance. In addition to obtaining a stormwater quality permit, quarterly maintenance of private stormwater treatment devices must be conducted per State and Township standards, and/or manufacture’s recommendations, to assure proper operation and functionality.
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Who enforces the program?
The Township Engineering Department administrates and enforces the program. All stormwater maintenance permittees shall, at a minimum, quarterly submit to the Township of Franklin a maintenance report and control measure check off list demonstrating compliance with the approved stormwater maintenance plan. The maintenance report shall verify that the operating condition of the stormwater control measures are in good working order and that the stormwater maintenance plan has been executed to ensure that stormwater quality treatment devices continue to perform adequately. The Township will conduct inspections of the stormwater quality treatment devices to confirm the information filed in the self certification report. It shall be unlawful to make any false statement or representation in a self certification report submitted to the Township Engineering Department. Self-certification documents can be found in the property’s stormwater management report or obtained from the Township Engineering Department’s website.
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What mandates the Stormwater Maintenance Program?
The Township of Franklin is issued its stormwater permit every year from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. This State permit requires the Township to develop a storm water maintenance program and amend its Stormwater Control Ordinance requirements for development.
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What is the Stormwater Maintenance Program?
It’s intended to lessen the long-term impacts of stormwater discharges from development by ensuring that all stormwater quality devices are properly maintained.
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