[Ord. 1061, 8/13/2014]
This chapter supersedes any other conflicting provisions which
may be in effect in identified floodplain areas. However, any other
ordinance provisions shall remain in full force and effect to the
extent that those provisions are more restrictive. If there is any
conflict between any of the provisions of this chapter, the more restrictive
shall apply.
[Ord. 1061, 8/13/2014]
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has,
by the passage of the Pennsylvania Flood Plain Management Act of 1978, delegated the responsibility to local governmental units
to adopt floodplain management regulations to promote public health,
safety, and the general welfare of its citizenry.
[Ord. 1061, 8/13/2014]
If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or
phrase of this chapter shall be declared invalid for any reason whatsoever,
such a decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this chapter,
which shall remain in full force and effect, and for this purpose
the provisions of this chapter are hereby declared to be severable.