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These hyperlinks provide example language that could be added to the Allegheny County Model Act 167 Ordinance or a previous ordinance enacted by a municipality to promote green stormwater infrastructure. The examples are organized to show where the language would best fit under the model ordinance.
These hyperlinks provide example language that could be added to the Allegheny County Model Act 167 Ordinance or a previous ordinance enacted by a municipality to promote green stormwater infrastructure. The examples are organized to show where the language would best fit under the model ordinance.
- Article I: General Provisions
- Most useful for including statements of findings and purpose statements that convey a general commitment to green stormwater infrastructure.
- Article III: Stormwater Management Standards
- Most useful for including provisions that require green infrastructure upgrades and water quality protections.
- Article IV: Stormwater Management Site Plan Requirements
- Includes details or green stormwater infrastructure aspects of plans that developers must submit to municipalities.
- Article V: Operation and Maintenance
- Covers the municipal storm water maintenance fund, which some municipalities have used to help defray the costs associated with maintaining stormwater facilities.
- Article VII: Prohibitions
- Best for sections on prohibitions and protections that can specifically protect natural waterways and land use.
- Article VIII: Enforcement and Penalties
- Includes sections on emergency suspension of MS4 access for violations, which allow the municipality greater latitude in enforcement.
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