§ 27-3. Maintenance agreement.

(a) Prerequisite for permit.

Before any grading or building permit may be issued for a project for which a private stormwater management facility is required, the owner must execute an inspection and maintenance agreement binding on all current and subsequent owners of land served by the facility.

(b) Coverage.

The agreement must provide for access to the facility, at all reasonable times, for regular inspections by the Department or its authorized representative to ensure that the facility is maintained in proper working condition to meet design standards.

(c) Performance bond.

(1) A performance bond, with amount, terms, and provisions acceptable to the Department, must be provided.

(2) The agreement must provide for forfeiture of the performance bond if, after written notice by the Department to correct any nonconformance with an approved plan, the owner fails to make satisfactory corrections within a reasonable time, not to exceed 30 days, unless extended for good cause shown.

(d) Recordation.

The owner must record the agreement in the land records of Baltimore City.