The intent of this chapter is to:
A. 
Promote the general health, welfare and safety of the community;
B. 
Encourage the utilization of appropriate construction practices in order to prevent or minimize flood damage in the future;
C. 
Minimize danger to public health by protecting water supply and natural drainage; and
D. 
Reduce financial burdens imposed on the community, its governmental units, and its residents by preventing excessive developments in areas subject to flooding.
E. 
Comply with federal and state floodplain management requirements.
[Added 7-14-2014 by Ord. No. 773, approved 7-14-2014]
[Amended 7-14-2014 by Ord. No. 773, approved 7-14-2014]
It shall be unlawful for any person, partnership, business, or corporation to undertake or cause to be undertaken any construction or development anywhere within the Borough of Wilson unless an approved building permit has been obtained from the floodplain administrator of Wilson Borough pursuant to this chapter and other requirements of the Borough of Wilson. If there is any conflict between any of the provisions of this chapter, the more restrictive shall apply.
This chapter supersedes any provisions currently in effect in flood-prone areas. However, any other or underlying ordinance shall remain in full force and effect to the extent that those provisions are more restrictive.
A. 
The degree of flood protection sought by the provisions of this chapter is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on acceptable engineering methods of study. Larger floods may occur on rare occasions. Flood heights may be increased by man-made or natural causes, such as ice jams and bridge openings restricted by debris. This chapter does not imply that areas outside any identified flood-prone area, or that land uses permitted within such areas will be free from flooding or flood damages.
B. 
This chapter shall not create liability on the part of the Borough of Wilson or any officer or employee thereof for any flood damages that result from reliance on this chapter or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.