Pennsylvania's federally approved Coastal Zone Management Program covers the Lake Erie shoreline and Delaware Estuary, requiring DEP review and consistency determinations for development affecting state coastal resources.
Administered by DEP under federal Coastal Zone Management Act authority and 35 P.S. Section 691 and 32 P.S. Section 5101 et seq., Pennsylvania's CZM Program reviews bluff recession, wetlands, dredging, and shoreline structures. The Bluff Recession and Setback Act (Act 91 of 1980) requires designated municipalities along Lake Erie to adopt setback ordinances meeting DEP minimums. Federal projects and permits in the coastal zone need a federal consistency review confirming compatibility with Pennsylvania coastal policies.
Violations of the Bluff Recession and Setback Act or Dam Safety and Encroachments Act may bring fines up to $10,000 per day plus mandatory restoration of altered shoreline.
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Norristown, PA
Norristown Chapter 229 (Peace and Good Order) prohibits loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise that annoys, disturbs, injures, or endangers others. Gatherings m...
Norristown, PA
Norristown Chapter 229 prohibits construction activity (hauling, excavation, demolition, equipment) between 7:30 PM–7:00 AM Mon–Fri, and 8:00 PM–9:00 AM Sat–...
Norristown, PA
Norristown Chapter 103 (Animals) governs barking dogs and is supplemental to PA Dog Law (3 P.S. §459). Animal Control Officer position established. Violation...
Norristown, PA
Aircraft noise is federally preempted. Norristown has no local aircraft noise ordinance. Located in Montgomery County, approximately 15 miles from Philadelph...
Norristown, PA
Vehicles used for recreational purposes may park on Norristown streets for no more than 48 hours. This applies to RVs and similar recreational vehicles class...
Norristown, PA
No person shall park any commercial vehicle upon any Norristown street, alley, or highway. Exceptions include active deliveries, utility work, emergency vehi...
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