Town of Wilton, NH

Stormwater Management Regulations

4.0 General Requirements for All Construction Activities

In connection with any Construction Activities for any purpose (residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial or other uses), the Responsible Parties shall, in addition to any other or further requirements contained in these regulations:

4.1 BMPs.

Adopt and cause to be implemented all Best Management Practices applicable to the Construction Activities, including, without limitation, Homeowners’ BMPs and Forestry Control BMPs.

4.2 Construction Obligations.

Cause the Stormwater Management Systems implementing the BMPs adopted pursuant to Section 4.1, or that are otherwise part of an approved Stormwater Management Plan, to be constructed and installed in compliance with these regulations, the Stormwater Management Plan and applicable BMPs.

4.3 Inspection Obligations.

During the Construction Phase and the Post-Construction Phase, (1) allow periodic inspections of the Stormwater Management Systems by and at the discretion of the Stormwater Manager, upon reasonable notice, to confirm that the Stormwater Management Systems are operating to meet the Stormwater Management Goals, under then-current conditions and requirements, and (2) in connection with Covered Construction Activities, confirm permission to conduct such inspections in a Maintenance Agreement if one is required by these regulations.

4.4 Maintenance Obligations.

During the Construction Phase and the Post-Construction Phase, maintain, repair and upgrade the Stormwater Management Systems so that they continue to operate to meet the Stormwater Management Goals, under then-current conditions and requirements, including to address any deficiencies identified during any inspection thereof or the impact of climate change, and confirm the obligation in a Maintenance Agreement if one is required by these regulations.

4.5 Approvals and Permits; Compliance with Law.

Prior to beginning any Construction Activity, obtain all Federal, State and local approvals and permits required in connection therewith, including, without limitation, under NH RSA 236:9, 236:11 and 236:19, NHDES Alteration of Terrain requirements and EPA NPDES Construction General Permits, the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Regulations, and Site Plan Review Regulations, as applicable, and thereafter during the Construction Phase and the Post-Construction Phase comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including, without limitation, IDDE requirements, provided, that if there is any conflict between any such laws or regulations, including these regulations, the stricter requirements shall apply.

4.6 Expenses.

The Responsible Parties shall bear all costs and expenses associated with the Construction Activities, performance under any required SMP or Maintenance Agreement, the construction and maintenance of the SMS, and compliance with these regulations, including any costs and expenses arising out of the Town’s enforcement hereof or of any obligations under a Maintenance Agreement.