This chapter may be cited as the "Ridley Creek Stormwater Management Ordinance of 1989."
The Delaware County Council, by authority of the Act of July 31, 1968 (P.L. 805, No. 247), as amended, known as the "Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code,"[1] and pursuant to Act 167, as amended, known as the "Pennsylvania Stormwater Management Act,"[2] hereby adopts this chapter known as the "Ridley Creek Stormwater Management Ordinance of 1989."
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.
[2]
Editor's Note: See 32 P.S. § 680.1 et seq.
The specific purposes of this chapter are:
A. 
To manage stormwater runoff resulting from land alteration and disturbances in accordance with the Ridley Creek Stormwater Management Plan and the Pennsylvania Stormwater Management Act (Act 167).[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 32 P.S. § 680.1 et seq.
B. 
To utilize and preserve the desirable existing natural drainage systems and to preserve and restore the flood-carrying capacity of streams.
C. 
To maintain existing flows and quality of streams.
D. 
To maximize recharge of groundwaters and encourage natural infiltration of rainfall to preserve groundwater supplies and stream flows.
E. 
To provide for adequate maintenance of all permanent stormwater management structures in the watershed.
This chapter shall apply to all forms of land alteration and disturbances relating to subdivisions and land developments within the Ridley Creek watershed, unless specifically exempted or modified by this chapter, being undertaken in those cities, boroughs, or townships of the First or Second Class wholly or partly within the County of Delaware, and which have no subdivision ordinance in effect on the effective date of this chapter or have specified coverage under this chapter.
The grant of approval of a plan for any proposed subdivision and/or land development to be located within any designated stormwater management district shall not constitute a representation, guarantee, or warranty of any kind by the County of Delaware or by any officials or employee thereof of the practicability or safety of the proposed use, and shall create no liability upon the County of Delaware, its officials, or employees.