[Ord. No. 194,
passed 7-13-1989; Ord. No. 321, passed 12-10-1998]
The intent of this chapter is to minimize danger to public health
and safety and damage to property by providing for management of storm
water run-off in a manner consistent with the Act 167 Storm Water
Management Plan for the Ridley Creek Watershed.
[Ord. No. 194,
passed 7-13-1989; Ord. No. 321, passed 12-10-1998]
This chapter supersedes any other conflicting provisions which
may be in effect in the Ridley Creek Watershed. However, any other
ordinance provisions shall remain in full force and effect to the
extent that those provisions are more restrictive. If there is any
conflict between any of the provisions of this chapter, the more restrictive
shall apply.
[Ord. No. 194,
passed 7-13-1989; Ord. No. 321, passed 12-10-1998]
This chapter shall not create liability on the part of the Township
or any officer or employee thereof for any damage that result from
negligent enforcement or administration of this chapter's or
any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.
[Ord. No. 194,
passed 7-13-1989; Ord. No. 321, passed 12-10-1998]
The Ridley Creek Watershed District shall not be deemed to be
an independent district, but rather shall be deemed a district overlay.
District boundaries shall be consistent with those indicated on the
watershed release rate percentage map contained in the Act 167 Storm
Water Management Plan for the Ridley Creek Watershed, which map is
hereby made a part of this chapter by reference. If this chapter should
be declared inappropriate to any tract by reason of amendment, special
exception, variance or other order of the Township Council, Zoning
Hearing Board or court of competent jurisdiction, the base zoning
provisions applicable to such tract shall be deemed the governing
provisions and shall be enforced independent of this chapter.
[Ord. No. 194,
passed 7-13-1989; Ord. No. 321, passed 12-10-1998]
In addition to the regulations in underlying districts, all
uses within the Ridley Creek Watershed District shall comply with
the requirements and standards of the Act 167 Stormwater Management
Plan (Act 167 and the provisions of the Ridley Creek Stormwater Management
Ordinance of 1989 for the Township of Upper Providence).
[Ord. No. 194,
passed 7-13-1989; Ord. No. 321, passed 12-10-1998]
No zoning permit or building permit shall be issued for proposed uses or construction in the Ridley Creek Watershed until the requirements and standards referenced under Section 1268.05 have been met.
