The building/zoning official and town engineering consultant shall have the power to inspect any solar energy system at any time to ensure compliance with the provisions of this appendix. Any entity who fails or refuses to adhere to all of the provisions of this appendix or any conditions imposed by the town, State of Rhode Island or Federal government, shall be deemed in violation and liable to the Town of Hopkinton for penalties not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) per day for each violation. Each day of existence of a violation shall be deemed a separate offense.

The town's engineer or designee shall inspect any contaminated site solar energy system at the expense of the applicant on a weekly basis during construction, and during the month of April each year after completion of construction. Said inspection will include a review of any and all reports as required by the State of Rhode Island, the Town of Hopkinton and the Federal government. The applicant and any successors shall reimburse the town for any cost incurred as specified in the stormwater facility maintenance agreement.

(Ch. 279, 4-19-21)