[Ord. 1018, 6/6/2016]
The Township is empowered to regulate land use activities that
affect runoff by the authority by the Act of October 4, 1978 32 P.S.,
P.L. 864 (Act 167) § 680.1 et seq., as amended, the Storm
Water Management Act, the Municipalities Planning Code (Act of 1968,
P.L. 805 as amended, 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.) [and the applicable
Municipal Code].
[Ord. 1018, 6/6/2016]
Any ordinance or ordinance provision of the Township inconsistent
with any of the provisions of this chapter is hereby repealed to the
extent of the inconsistency only.
[Ord. 1018, 6/6/2016]
Should any section or provision of this chapter be declared
invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall
not affect the validity of any of the remaining provisions of this
chapter.
[Ord. 1018, 6/6/2016]
Approvals issued pursuant to this chapter do not relieve the
applicant of the responsibility to comply with or to secure required
permits or approvals for activities regulated by any other applicable
codes, rules, statutes, or ordinances.
[Ord. 1018, 6/6/2016]
The granting of any exemption, permit, or approval by the Township
does not relieve the applicant from assuring that stormwater runoff
from the development site will not cause injury or damage to other
persons or property.
[Ord. 1018, 6/6/2016]
Specific methods and publications indicated in this chapter
shall, in all cases, refer to the latest available edition and include
revisions or amendments thereto.
[Ord. 1018, 6/6/2016]
The degree of stormwater management sought by the provisions
of this chapter is considered mandated for regulatory purposes. This
chapter shall not create liability on the part of the Township, any
appointed or elected official of the Township, the Centre County Conservation
District, or any officer, engineer or employee thereof for any erosion,
sedimentation or flood damages that result from reliance on this chapter
or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.
[Ord. 1018, 6/6/2016]
Any approval or authorization issued or approved based on false,
misleading or erroneous information provided by an applicant is void
without the necessity of any proceedings for revocation. Any work
undertaken or use established pursuant to such permit or other authorization
is unlawful. No action may be taken by a board, agency or employee
of the Township purporting to validate such a violation.