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[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the Township
of Hempfield 12-27-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-8.
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Ch.
49, Flood Damage Prevention, adopted 7-8-1997 by Ord. No. 97-12, as
amended.
Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Township planning — See Ch. 23.
Building code — See Ch. 40.
Building permits — See Ch. 41.
Mobile home parks and rental property — See
Ch. 41.
Stormwater management — See Ch. 72.
Subdivision of land — See Ch. 76.
Zoning — See Ch. 87.
Article I General Provisions
§ 49-1 Statutory authorization.
§ 49-2 Intent.
§ 49-3 Permit requirements.
§ 49-4 Abrogation and greater restrictions.
§ 49-5 Severability.
§ 49-6 Disclaimer of liability.
Article II Terminology
§ 49-7 Definitions.
Article III Administration and Enforcement
§ 49-8 Designation of the Floodplain Administrator.
§ 49-9 Building permit required.
§ 49-10 Duties and responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator.
§ 49-11 Application procedures and requirements.
§ 49-12 Review by County Conservation District.
§ 49-13 Review of application by others.
§ 49-14 Changes.
§ 49-15 Placards.
§ 49-16 Start of construction.
§ 49-17 Inspection; revocation of permit.
§ 49-18 Fees.
§ 49-19 Violations and penalties.
§ 49-20 Appeals.
Article IV Identification of Floodplain Areas
§ 49-21 Identification.
§ 49-22 Description of floodplain areas.
§ 49-23 Changes in identification of area.
§ 49-24 Boundary disputes.
Article V Technical Provisions
§ 49-25 Notice; compliance required.
§ 49-26 Special requirements for FW, FE and FA Areas.
§ 49-27 Elevation and floodproofing requirements.
§ 49-28 Design and construction standards.
§ 49-29 Development which may endanger human life.
§ 49-30 Special requirements for manufactured homes.
§ 49-31 Special requirements for recreational vehicles.
§ 49-32 Special requirements for subdivisions.
Article VI Activities Requiring Special Permits
§ 49-33 Prohibited activities.
Article VII Existing Structures in Identified Floodplain Areas
§ 49-34 Existing structures.
§ 49-35 Improvements.
Article VIII Variances