Environmental Rules in Erie, PA (2026)
2 verified environmental rules for Erie, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Stormwater Management
Erie's Stormwater Quality Management Ordinance (Article 946, Ord. 20-2004) governs runoff, infiltration, and BMP maintenance under PA Act 167 and the PADEP NPDES MS4 permit. A separate Article 948 stormwater utility fee, enacted in fall 2022, funds the aging system.
Erie, PA Stormwater Quality Management Ordinance
Some RestrictionsFlood Zones
Erie's Floodplain Management Regulations (Article 945, Ord. 12-2017) govern development in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas shown on the June 7, 2017 FIRMs. The ordinance implements PA's Floodplain Management Act of 1978 and is required for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program.