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This Model Ordinance was prepared to demonstrate how the goals and objectives outlined for stormwater management in Watersheds: An Integrated Water Resources Plan for Chester County, Pennsylvania and Its Watersheds can be implemented through municipal ordinances. This Model Ordinance is provided as a courtesy of Chester County Water Resources Authority for voluntary consideration by municipal governments.
The Model Ordinance presents a comprehensive compilation of components necessary for effective stormwater management, and it reflects a moderate level of restrictions in its numeric standards. The components included are based on technically sound principles and represent the best and most responsive balance of inputs received from a wide range of technical resources and stakeholders. Municipalities who choose to use this Model Ordinance are encouraged to thoroughly review and, where desired, modify this ordinance to meet their local stormwater management needs and municipal interests.
The Model Ordinance is also intended to help municipalities address the post construction stormwater management requirements of Pennsylvania’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Stormwater Regulations. The Model Ordinance has been reviewed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and is consistent with their NPDES Phase II post-construction stormwater management requirements. It is hoped that this Model Ordinance will be helpful to municipalities in their efforts to provide effective stormwater management throughout Chester County. Please direct any requests or questions regarding the Model Ordinance to the Chester County Water Resources Authority. |
Download the Ordinance
The ordinance can be downloaded as a Adobe Acrobat® file or as a Microsoft Word® files. Appendix A is a map and is provided within a Microsoft Word file, although it can not be edited in this format.
Adobe Acrobat® format
Model Stormwater Ordinance
Microsoft Word® format
Ordinance Text Sections
Appendix A Map of Watersheds of Chester County with Municipal Borders
Appendix B Non-Structural Stormwater Management Practices
Appendix C Operations and Maintenance Agreement
Appendix D Soil Use Guide
Introductory Text
Soil Use Guide
(provided in
Microsoft® Excel)
Appendix E List of References Cited |
