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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 32 P.S. Forests, Waters and State Parks § 680.13. Duty of persons engaged in the development of land

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Any landowner and any person engaged in the alteration or development of land which may affect storm water runoff characteristics shall implement such measures consistent with the provisions of the applicable watershed storm water plan as are reasonably necessary to prevent injury to health, safety or other property. Such measures shall include such actions as are required:

(1) to assure that the maximum rate of storm water runoff is no greater after development than prior to development activities; or

(2) to manage the quantity, velocity and direction of resulting storm water runoff in a manner which otherwise adequately protects health and property from possible injury.

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