The intent of this Part 1 is to:
A. 
Promote the general health, welfare and safety of the community.
B. 
Encourage the utilization of appropriate construction practices to minimize flood damage in the future.
C. 
Minimize the danger to public health by protecting the water supply and natural drainage.
A. 
It shall be unlawful for any person, partnership, business or corporation to undertake or cause to be undertaken the construction, reconstruction, enlargement, alteration or relocation of any building or structure unless an approved building permit has been obtained from the Municipal Building Permit Officer.
B. 
A building permit shall not be required for minor repairs to existing buildings or structures, provided that no structural changes or modifications are involved.
This Part 1 supersedes any provisions currently in effect in flood-prone areas; provided, however, that any underlying ordinance shall remain in full force and effect to the extent that those provisions are more restrictive.
The grant of a permit or approval of a subdivision plan[1] in the identified flood-prone area(s) shall not constitute a representation, guaranty or warranty of any kind by the Borough or by any official or employee of the practicability or safety of the proposed use and shall create no liability upon the Borough, its officials or employees.
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Editor's Note: For provisions pertaining to the approval of subdivision plans generally, see Ch. 250, Subdivision and Land Development.