The purpose of this Chapter is to promote health, safety, and welfare within the Township and its watershed by minimizing the harms and maximizing the benefits described in § 19-102, through provisions designed to:
A. Meet legal water quality requirements under state law, including regulations at 25 Pa. Code 93 to protect, maintain, reclaim, and restore the existing and designated uses of the waters of this Commonwealth.
B. Preserve natural drainage systems.
C. Manage stormwater runoff close to the source, reduce runoff volumes, and mimic pre-development hydrology.
D. Provide procedures and performance standards for stormwater planning and management.
E. Maintain groundwater recharge to prevent degradation of surface and groundwater quality and to otherwise protect water resources.
F. Prevent scour and erosion of stream banks and streambeds.
G. Provide proper operation and maintenance of all stormwater best management practices (BMPs) that are implemented within the Township.
H. Provide standards to meet and enforce NPDES permit requirements.
I. Create a platform with which to advocate and grow the use of low-impact development procedures and green infrastructure.
J. Protecting people and property from the known and unknown changes to our climate and weather patterns.
(Ord. 2022-01, 7/25/2022)