This bill amends the First Class Township Code to introduce a new article, ARTICLE XXIV-A, focused on storm water management plans and facilities. It grants the board of commissioners the authority to plan, design, construct, and maintain various storm water management systems, including inlets, outlets, and retention devices, to effectively manage surface water runoff. The bill outlines the procedures for acquiring existing systems through purchase or eminent domain, and mandates that all storm water management activities align with the guidelines set forth by the Department of Environmental Protection and any approved watershed management plans.

Additionally, the bill allows the board of commissioners to enact ordinances governing storm water management, requiring approval for earthmoving activities and establishing maintenance regulations for storm water facilities. To fund these initiatives, townships may assess reasonable fees based on property characteristics, with provisions for exemptions for properties that maintain approved storm water management facilities. The bill emphasizes the importance of compliance with existing storm water management laws and outlines the process for fee assessment and payment. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 1082 (Mar 24, 2025): P.L.1206, No.331
Printer's No. 1329 (Apr 09, 2025): P.L.1206, No.331
Printer's No. 1082: P.L.1206, No.331
Printer's No. 1329: P.L.1206, No.331