Bill > HB990

This bill provides expanded authority for boroughs, incorporated towns, and cities in Pennsylvania to manage storm water through several key provisions. The legislation allows these local government entities to plan, construct, and maintain storm water management facilities, and to implement fee structures to fund these efforts. Specifically, the bill enables local governments to assess reasonable and uniform fees based on property characteristics, with a particular focus on impervious surface area (such as concrete, asphalt, roofs, and parking lots) that prevents water from naturally infiltrating the ground. The fees can be collected through various methods, including assessing all properties in the jurisdiction, charging properties benefiting from a specific storm water project, or establishing a dedicated storm water management district. The bill requires that these fees be used exclusively for storm water management purposes and provides for potential exemptions or credits for properties that have already installed approved storm water management facilities. Additionally, the legislation ensures that storm water management activities are consistent with existing state guidelines, such as the Storm Water Management Act, and may require review by local conservation districts. The goal is to give local governments more comprehensive tools to address storm water runoff, prevent flooding, and manage water infrastructure more effectively.

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