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Borough of West View, PA
Allegheny County
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[Amended 11-8-1978 by Ord. No. 1226[1]; 10-2-1995 by Ord. No. 1359[2]]
[1]
Editor's Note: Section 8 of this ordinance made the following statement concerning municipal liability: "The degree of flood protection sought by the provisions of this ordinance and the amendments thereto are considered reasonable for regulatory purposes in the identified flood-prone area(s). 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 ordinance 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.
"This ordinance shall not create liability on the part of the Borough of West View or any officer or employee thereof for any flood damage that results from reliance on this ordinance or reliance upon any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder."
[2]
Editor's Note: This ordinance amended this section to delete the current language and replace it with language set forth in the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development suggested model ordinance. A complete copy of Ord. No. 1359 is on file in the Borough offices and may be examined there during regular office hours. Said Ord. No. 1359 was subsequently amended 11-13-1996 by Ord. No. 1367.
[Amended 11-8-1978 by Ord. No. 1226]
The delineation of any of the identified flood-prone area(s) may be reviewed by the Borough of West View where natural or man-made changes have occurred and/or where more detailed studies conducted or undertaken by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, the River Basin Commission or other qualified agency or individual documents the notification for such changes. However, prior to any such change, approval must be obtained from the Federal Insurance Administration (FIA).
Should a dispute concerning any district boundary arise, an initial determination shall be made by the Municipal Planning Commission, and any party aggrieved by this decision may appeal to the Council of the Borough of West View. The burden of proof shall be on the appellant.