The purpose of this Ordinance is to promote health, safety, and welfare within the Municipality and its watershed(s) by minimizing the harm and maximizing the benefits described in Section 935.02, 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 the natural drainage systems as much as possible.
(c) Manage stormwater runoff close to the source, reduce runoff volumes and mimic predevelopment 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 stream beds.
(g) Provide proper operation and maintenance of all SWM BMPs that are implemented within the municipality.
(h) Provide standards to meet NPDES permit requirements.
(Ord. 42-2022. Passed 8-16-22.)