§ 13.32.230. Ownership of stormwater management facilities.

A.

All stormwater management facilities shall be privately owned and maintained unless the Butte-Silver Bow public works department accepts the facility for Butte-Silver Bow ownership and maintenance. The owner of all private facilities shall grant to Butte-Silver Bow a maintenance easement and maintenance agreement which allows for public inspection, maintenance, and emergency repair as defined in the municipal stormwater engineering standards.

B.

All stormwater management measures relying on designated vegetated areas or special site features shall be privately owned and maintained as defined in the municipal stormwater engineering standards.

C.

Most regional stormwater management facilities located on public property will be publicly owned and/or maintained.

(Ord. No. 10-13, § 2, 4-20-2011)