The following model ordinances are available in Word and pdf versions. Contact Andy Vidra (216-241-2414, extension 254 or avidra@mpo.noaca.org) with any comments.

These ordinances have been developed with the assistance of numerous individuals including Dan Bogoevski of the Ohio EPA with the intent of insuring that they are compatible with Ohio EPA’s requirements.

Phase II Communities that submitted a storm water management plan based on the model developed by the Regional Storm Water Task Force can use these ordinances to meet their Construction and Post-Construction Minimum Measures.

Ordinance Controlling Construction Site Soil Erosion, Sediment and Other Wastes and Storm Water Runoff   (PDF - 212 KB) or Word document

Ordinance Controlling Post-Construction Water Quality Runoff   (PDF - 161 KB) or Word document.

Ordinance Controlling Riparian Setbacks and Wetlands Setbacks   (PDF - 145 KB) or Word document Updated January 27, 2006. This model ordinance has been modified to accomplish two objectives:

1. Provide clarifying language particularly to the definition of "Riparian Area" and "Watercourse."
2. Limit the number of instances requiring a variance by expanding the "Uses Permitted in Riparian and Wetland Setbacks" and the "Non-conforming Structures or Uses in Riparian and Wetland Setbacks" Sections.