The Legislature of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has, by
the passage of the Pennsylvania Flood Plain Management Act of 1978, delegated the responsibility to local governmental units
to adopt floodplain management regulations to promote public health,
safety, and the general welfare of its citizenry. Therefore, the Council
of the Municipality of Monroeville does hereby order as follows:
The purpose of the SSO District is to recognize the importance
of the Municipality's steep slopes in defining the character
of Monroeville; to assure that any steep slope site is appropriate
for development considering natural site limitations, associated hazards,
public safety, and the need to provide public services and infrastructure;
and to assure that the design of the proposed development responds
to the site's limitations and attributes. In addition to the
requirements listed below, the Land Disturbance Ordinance (Ord. 2651)
and the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (Ord. 2525) should also be referenced for additional requirements
and regulations.