CHAPTER 1043
Stormwater Management Design

   

1043.01   Delineation of facilities upon submission of preliminary plan.
1043.02   Purpose of facilities.
1043.03   Plans to account for upstream areas; evaluation of runoff.
1043.04   Maintenance of natural streams, etc.
1043.05   Drainage facilities crossing State roads.
1043.06   Man-made structures.
1043.07   Retention/detention basins to utilize natural contours of land.
1043.08   Subdivisions and land development in Flood Control Districts,
1043.09   Areas containing lakes, wetlands, etc.
1043.10   Correction of off-site drainage problems.
1043.11   Water from non-natural sources.
1043.12   Streams and intermitted streams defined.
1043.13   Design flow rate.
1043.14   Storm sewer system design.
1043.15   Bridge/culvert/channel design.
1043.16   Overflow systems.
1043.17   Inlet capacity
1043.18   Straight pipe sections preferred.
1043.19   Minimum grade and size of pipes.
1043.20   Pipe capacity.
1043.21   Use of pipe arches.
1043.22   Pipe material, class and gage thickness.
1043.23   Allowable headwater depth.
1043.24   Manholes or inlets at horizontal pipe deflections.
1043.25   Minimum and maximum cover.
1043.26   Storm sewer system outlets.
1043.27   Roof drains.
1043.28   Drainage easements.
1043.29   Diversion of runoff.
1043.30   Runoff control measures.
1043.31   Detention/retention basins.
1043.32   Subsurface disposal of stormwater.
1043.33   Maintenance of facilities. 
1043.99   Penalty.

 

ADDENDUM -CHESTER CREEK STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN

(This Addendum shall apply to those areas of the Municipality that are located within the Chester Creek watershed, as delineated in the Chester Creek Stormwater Management Plan, which is hereby adopted as part of this Ordinance in 2004 - Ord. 815

ARTICLE I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
    SECTION 101. STATEMENT OF FINDINGS
    SECTION 102. PURPOSE
    SECTION 103. STATUTORY AUTHORITY
    SECTION 104. APPLICABILITY    

ARTICLE II – DEFINITIONS

ARTICLE III - DRAINAGE PLAN REQUIREMENTS    

    SECTION 301. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS  

    SECTION 302. EXEMPTIONS  

    SECTION 303. PLAN SUBMISSION  

    SECTION 304. DRAINAGE PLAN CONTENTS  

    SECTION 305. DRAINAGE PLAN REVIEW  

    SECTION 306. MODIFICATION OF PLANS  

    SECTION 307. RESUBMISSION OF DISAPPROVED DRAINAGE PLANS  

 

ARTICLE IV - STORMWATER MANAGEMENT  

    SECTION 401.  GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR WATER QUALITY AND QUANTITY CONTROL

    SECTION 402.  STORMWATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS 

    SECTION 403.  STORMWATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT IMPLEMENTATION PROVISIONS

    SECTION 404.  WATER QUALITY REQUIREMENTS     

    SECTION 405.  CALCULATION METHODOLOGY

    SECTION 406.  DESIGN CRITERIA FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITIES  

    SECTION 407.  EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION REQUIREMENTS 

 

ARTICLE V - INSPECTIONS

    SECTION 501.  SCHEDULE OF INSPECTIONS

 

ARTICLE VI - FEES AND EXPENSES

    SECTION 601 GENERAL

    SECTION 602. DRAINAGE PLAN REVIEW    

    SECTION 603. EXPENSES COVERED BY FEES

    SECTION 604.ADDITIONAL COSTS      

 

ARTICLE VII - MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES  

    SECTION 701.  PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE 

    SECTION 702.  MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES 

    SECTION 703.  MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATELY OWNED STORMWATER        FACILITIES 

   SECTION 704.  POST-CONSTRUCTUION MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS

    SECTION 705.  MUNICIPAL STORMWATER MAINTENANCE FUND  

 

 ARTICLE VIII - ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES    

    SECTION 801.  RIGHT OF ENTRY  

    SECTION 802.  NOTIFICATION    

    SECTION 803.  ENFORCEMENT

    SECTION 804.  PUBLIC NUISANCE

    SECTION 805.  ENFORCEMENT REMEDIES

    SECTION 806.  APPEALS 

ARTICLE IX- PROHIBITIONS
    SECTION 901.  PROHIBITED DISCHARGES
    SECTION 902. PROHIBITED CONNECTIONS
    SECTION 903.  ROOF DRAINS
    SECTION 904. WASTE DISPOSAL PROHIBITIONS
    SECTION 905. ALTERATION OF BMPs

 

 

APPENDIX A - RELEASE RATE MAP

APPENDIX B - STORMWATER MANAGEMENT DESIGN CRITERIA

APPENDIX C - RIPARIAN BUFFER TECHNICAL REFERENCE GUIDE

APPENDIX D - DRAINAGE PLAN APPLICATION AND FEE SCHEDULE

APPENDIX E - STANDARD STORMWATER FACILITIES MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING AGREEMENT

 

 

CROSS REFERENCES:
Ditches, drains and watercourses; approval of plans - see 1st Class Sec. 2067
Sewers and drains see 1st Class Sees. 2401 et seq.
Erosion and sedimentation control - see P. & Z. Ch. 1224, 1234.08
Stormwater management in subdivisions - see P. & Z. 1234.07
Stormwater control in Planned Residential Development Districts -see P. & Z. 1270.11(d)
Zoning requirements - see P. & Z. 1292.16
Flood hazards - see B. & H. Ch. 1442

1043.01  DELINEATION OF FACILITIES UPON SUBMISSION OF PRELIMINARY PLAN.

All storm drains and drainage facilities such as pipes, gutters, inlets, catch basins, culverts and other proposed structures necessary for the collection, retention and conveyance of stormwater runoff shall be delineated, depicted and otherwise noted at the time of preliminary plan submission, under the Subdivision Regulations, as provided in this chapter.  (Ord. 644. Passed 8-17-88.)

 

1043.02   PURPOSE OF FACILITIES.

(a)     Suitable storm facilities shall be provided in order to maintain or lessen the existing rate of flow from the tract without damage to land or structures within and adjacent to the subdivision or land development.

(b)      Storm sewers, culverts, bridges and related drainage installations shall be provided:

(1)   To permit unimpeded flow of natural watercourses. Such flow may be redirected as required, subject to the approval of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources, the Army Corps of Engineers or any other applicable governmental agency.

(2)   To insure adequate drainage of all low points as may be related to streets;

(3)   To intercept stormwater runoff along streets, at intervals reasonably related to the extent and grade of the area drained, to prevent the flow of stormwater across intersections and to prevent the flooding of intersections during the design storm;

(4)   To ensure the adequate and unimpeded flow of stormwater under driveways in, near or across natural watercourses or drainage swales. Properly sized pipes or other conduits shall be provided as necessary.

(5)   To prevent excessive flow on or across streets, sidewalks, drives, parking areas and any other paved surface or accessway;

(6)   To lead stormwater away from springs. (Ord. 644. Passed 8-17-88.)

 

1043.03   PLANS TO ACCOUNT FOR UPSTREAM AREAS; EVALUATION OF RUNOFF.

The stormwater management plan for each subdivision and/or land development shall take into account and provide for upstream areas within the entire watershed in computing discharge, sizing of pipes, inlets and other structures. The runoff from any proposed development shall be subject to evaluation, which includes the anticipated runoff from other existing or proposed developments within the same watershed. (Ord. 644. Passed 8-17-88.)

 

1043.04    MAINTENANCE OF NATURAL STREAMS, ETC.

All natural streams, channels, swales, drainage systems and/or areas of concentration of surface water shall be maintained in their existing condition unless alteration is approved by the Township and all other required governmental agencies.  In any event, all encroachment activities and drainage facilities for drainage areas in excess of one-half square mile or (320) acres shall conform to the most current requirements of, and be approved by, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources, Division of Dams and Encroachments.  (Ord. 644. Passed 8-17-88.)

1043.05    DRAINAGE FACILITIES CROSSING STATE ROADS.

Any drainage facility crossing a State road shall conform to all applicable Pennsylvania Department of Transportation design standards. (Ord. 644. Passed 8-17-88.)