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WATER FORUM April 17, 2012

Hellam Township Regulations 1

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Issues & Concerns

Water QualityWater

QualityGroundwater

Streams

Run-off (non-point)

Septic Systems & Sewer Plants

Agriculture & Industrial

Water wells

Water Quantity

Water Quantity

Impervious Coverage

Steep Slopes

SWM Facilities

Precipitation

Flooding

Drought

Regulations Impacting Water

Quality & Quantity•Clean Water Act•Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4)•National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)•Federal Emergency Management Act (FEMA)

Federal

•Act 167 - Stormwater•Act 537 – Sewage Planning

•PA Department of Environmental Protection (Chapter 105)

•Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code

State

• Integrated Water Resources Plan (IWRP) – York County•York County Conservation District – Erosion & Sedimentation Control (25 Pa. Code §102)

County

•Ordinances to protect public health, safety & welfare•Regulations to meet MS4 & FEMA requirementsTownship



MS4 Requirements 2013

NPDES Permit

Stormwater Management

Program

(6 part program)

NEW

Chesapeake Bay Pollutant Reduction Plan

NEW

Total Maximum Daily Load

(TMDL) Plan

Stormwater Management Program

1. Public Education & Outreach

2. Public Involvement & Participation

3. Illicit Discharge Protection & Elimination

4. Construction Site Runoff Control

5. Post-Construction Runoff Control

6. Pollution Prevention & Good Housekeeping








•Publish tips in newsletters•Educational Forums•Maintain website links•Distribute information with permit








•Partner with WAY, YCPC & YCCD•Advertise public meetings in newspaper & website










•SWM & OLDS Ordinance•Twp mapping of storm sewer system •Clean-up illegal dumping sites








•SWM & SALDO requires E&S Controls and SWM BMPs•Partner with YCCD for inspections








•O&M agreements required• Inspect SWM BMP’s








•Twp employees receive annual training on pollution prevention methods•Use environmentally friendly products•Maintain chemicals properly



Township Ordinances

Zoning

Subdivision & Land

Floodplain Management

On Lot Disposal Systems (OLDS)


(SWM)

Zoning Ordinance

Zoning regulates

• Lot Size

• Lot Coverage

• Setbacks

• Driveways

Restricted Development Overlay

• Steep slopes

• Woodland canopy

• Riparian buffer

• Wetlands

• Floodplains

• Streams

WoodlandsWoodlandsSteep SlopesSteep Slopes

StreamsStreams FloodplainsFloodplains WetlandsWetlandsRiparian Buffers

Riparian Buffers

Restricted Development Restricted Development

WoodlandsWoodlands

Conserves the contiguous woodland

canopy

Clearing of no more than

20% of trees



Restricted Development

Steep Slopes

Prevents disturbance on slopes greater

than 25%

Limits disturbance on slopes between

15%-25%


Streams

Regulates activity close to the

stream

25 feet from Type A streams

10 feet from Type B streams


FloodplainsFloodplains

Prohibits land disturbance in

floodway

Restricts development in floodplain


WetlandsWetlands

Regulates activity within

wetlands

Prohibits wells in wetlands




Riparian Buffer

Riparian BufferCreates additional buffers from water

sources

Minimum of 100 feet from streams, wetlands, springs, seeps, and other

water courses

Restricts activities within the Buffer

Riparian Buffer

Any area adjacent to both sides of a stream or surrounding wetlands, which protects water quality from the impacts of nearby activities by slowing and spreading surface water, trapping and filtering out suspended sediment and also providing shade and wildlife habitat.

Riparian Buffer

Water source Setback

Streams 100’ from stream bank

Floodplain 25’ from 100-yr (1%) – additional

Wetlands, springs, seeps

100’ from outer edge

Steep Slopes Up to 200’ depending on slope

Adopted: • Ordinance - August 2009

• Floodplain Insurance Rate Maps - Sept 2009

Effects:

• Changed the way floodplains are identified. No longer 100-yr.

• Changed to areas that are in or out of the floodplain.

• Impacts property owners within any of floodplain zones.

Benefits:

• Regulates development in the floodplain

• Requires flood proofing.

• Allows the Township to participate in the Flood Insurance program.

• Water Quality – regulates products that can be located near a floodway

•Water Quantity – establishes standards to reduce amount of run-off.

Floodplain Management



Floodplain Maps – Township GIS Floodplain Maps – FEMA Firmette

OLDS – On Lot Disposal System

OLDS Systems

• Over 65% of Township properties use OLDS

Systems can fail or malfunction

• Pollutes groundwater & waterways with sewage

• Creates public health hazard

OLDS Maintenance Requirements

• Systems to be pumped every 4 years (MAX)

• Inspections to identify malfunctions & leaks

• Complaints have been reduced by approximately 50%

SALDO

• Now required to have an alternative septic site location

• New Sites are reviewed by DEP prior to approval. Soils must be able to adequately drain.


Adopted:

• Originally adopted in 1996, updated in 2001

• New ordinance will be adopted in 2012

Effects:

• Regulates stormwater for new development

• Requires E&S Controls, permits, operation & maintenance agreements

Benefits:• Helps to reduce run-off

• Protects water quality

• Protects water quantity



SWM Ordinance ChangesExisting Proposed

LandDisturbance(Impervious Coverage)

•Minor –2,000-5,000 s.f. •Major – Over 5,000 s.f.

•Minimal – less than 1,000 s.f.•Minor – 1,000-5,000 s.f.•Major – over 5,000 s.f.

Erosion & SedimentControl

•Not discussed in detail

•More detailed information & requirements

BMP’s•Old practices are outdated

•Focuses on new methods (i.e. green infrastructure)

Illicit Discharge

•Does not address

•Regulates what can be discharged into storm drains & providesenforcement

Operation & Maintenance

•Agreements required

•Agreements required.•Inspection timeframe outlined

Sources of Illicit Discharge

Septic Systems Car Wash Wastewater

Improper oil disposal

Laundry Wastewater

Household toxics Litter , Stockpiling & Illegal Dumping

Soil Erosion & Sediment

Pet Waste

What is the Township doing?

Zoning

• Reviewed ordinances to determine regulations that impact water quality & quantity

• Preparing amendments to ordinances to improve water quality & quantity

• Revised permit applications to better address SWM & E&S

• Mapping storm sewer system

Public Works

• Repair & improve stormwater conveyance facilities

• Practice good housekeeping measures for pollution control

• Clean up illegal dumping areas

• Inspect and clean storm drains

•Publish information online & in the newsletter

•Track stormwater complaints to determine issues & needs

•Attend trainings and workshops to stay current on BMPs

How can you help?

• Install rain barrels or cisterns

• Plant trees and shrubs

• Reduce lawn area

• Remove unnecessary impervious surfaces

Reduce Runoff

• Check storm drains for clogs (and remove them)

• Pick up leaves & lawn clippings

• Dispose of animal waste & chemicals properly

• Maintain your septic system

• Use less fertilizer

Keep it Clean

• Help with Stream Restoration

• Join a watershed group (WAY)

• Participate in the annual Watershed Weekend

Get Involved



Contact Info

Betsy Logan, Zoning OfficerHellam [email protected] Walnut Spring Rd.York, PA 17406

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