(A) Purpose. These regulations are adopted and implemented to achieve the following general purposes and objectives:
(1) To manage and control stormwater runoff resulting from land alteration and disturbance activities in accordance with the watershed stormwater management plans adopted pursuant to the Pennsylvania Stormwater Management Act (Act 167 of 1978, as amended), being 32 P.S. §§ 680.1 et seq.;
(2) To utilize and preserve the desirable existing natural drainage systems and to preserve the flood-carrying capacity of streams;
(3) To encourage natural infiltration of rainfall to preserve groundwater supplies and stream flows; and
(4) To provide for adequate maintenance of all permanent stormwater management structures in the borough.
(B) Applicability. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all subdivisions and land development activity within the borough.
(C) Liability disclaimer.
(1) Neither the granting of any approval under the stormwater management provisions of this chapter, nor the compliance with the provisions of this chapter, or with any condition imposed by a borough official hereunder, shall relieve any person from any responsibility for damage to persons or property resulting therefrom, or as otherwise imposed by law, nor impose any liability upon the borough for damages to persons or property.
(2) The granting of a permit which includes any stormwater management facilities shall not constitute a representation, guarantee or warranty of any kind by the borough, or by an official or employee thereof, of the practicability or safety of any structure, use or other plan proposed, and shall create no liability upon or cause of action against such public body, official or employee for any damage that may result pursuant thereto.
(Ord. 980, passed 3-16-1993; Ord. 991, passed 2-21-1995)