The Zoning Officer within the Borough of Bradford Woods is hereby
appointed to administer and enforce this chapter and is referred to
herein as the "floodplain administrator." The floodplain administrator
may: fulfill the duties and responsibilities set forth in these regulations;
delegate duties and responsibilities set forth in these regulations
to qualified technical personnel, plan examiners, inspectors, and
other employees; or enter into a written agreement or written contract
with any agency or private sector entity to administer specific provisions
of these regulations. Administration of any part of these regulations
by another entity shall not relieve the community of its responsibilities
pursuant to the participation requirements of the National Flood Insurance
Program as set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations at 44 CFR
59.22.
Building permits shall be required before any construction or
development is undertaken within any area of the Borough of Bradford
Woods.
A copy of all plans and applications for any proposed construction
or development in an identified floodplain area to be considered for
approval shall be submitted by the Zoning Officer to any other appropriate
agencies and/or individuals (e.g., Planning Commission, Municipal
Engineer, etc.) for review and comment.
After the issuance of a building permit by the Zoning Officer,
no changes of any kind shall be made to the application, permit or
any of the plans, specifications or other documents submitted with
the application without the written consent or approval of the Zoning
Officer. Requests for any such change shall be in writing and shall
be submitted by the applicant to the Zoning Officer for consideration.
In addition to the building permit, the Zoning Officer shall
issue a placard which shall be displayed on the premises during the
time construction is in process. This placard shall show the number
of the building permit and the date of its issuance and be signed
by the Zoning Officer.
[Amended 8-11-2014 by Ord. No. 440]
A. Work on the proposed construction or development shall begin within
180 days after the date of issuance of the development permit. Work
shall also be completed within 12 months after the date of issuance
of the permit or the permit shall expire, unless a time extension
is granted, in writing, by the floodplain administrator. The issuance
of a development permit does not refer to the zoning approval.
B. The "actual start of construction" means either the first placement
of permanent construction of a structure on a site, such as the pouring
of slab or footings, the installation of piles, the construction of
columns, or any work beyond the stage of excavation; or the placement
of a manufactured home on a foundation. Permanent construction does
not include land preparation, such as clearing, grading, and filling;
nor does it include the installation of streets and/or walkways; nor
does it include excavation for a basement, footings, piers, or foundations
or the erection of temporary forms; nor does it include the installation
on the property of accessory buildings, such as garages or sheds not
occupied as dwelling units or not part of the main structure. For
a substantial improvement, the "actual start of construction" means
the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor, or other structural
part of a building, whether or not that alteration affects the external
dimensions of the building.
C. Time extensions shall be granted only if a written request is submitted
by the applicant, who sets forth sufficient and reasonable cause for
the floodplain administrator to approve such a request, and the original
permit is compliant with the ordinance and FIRM/FIS in effect at the
time the extension is granted.
Applications for a permit shall be accompanied by a fee, payable
to the Borough as determined by the Bradford Woods Fee Schedule, as
amended from time to time, or any successor ordinance.
[Amended 8-11-2014 by Ord. No. 440]
A. Any person aggrieved by an action or decision of the Zoning Officer
concerning the administration of the provisions of this chapter may
appeal to the Zoning Hearing Board. Such appeal must be filed, in
writing, within 30 days after the decision or action of the Zoning
Officer.
B. Upon receipt of such appeal, the Zoning Hearing Board shall set a
time and place within not less than 10 nor more than 30 days for the
purpose of considering the appeal. Notice of the time and place at
which the appeal will be considered shall be given to all parties.
C. Any person aggrieved by any decision of the Zoning Hearing Board
may seek relief therefrom by appeal to court, as provided by the laws
of this commonwealth, including the Pennsylvania Flood Plain Management
Act.