In accordance with the administrative regulations promulgated
by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
to implement the Pennsylvania Flood Plain Management Act, the following
activities shall be prohibited within any identified floodplain area
unless a special exception permit has been issued by Susquehanna Township
Zoning Hearing Board:
A. The commencement of any of the following activities or the construction
enlargement, or expansion of any structure used, or intended to be
used, for any of the following activities:
B. The commencement of, or any construction of, a new manufactured home
park or manufactured home subdivision or substantial improvement to
an existing manufactured home park or manufactured home subdivision.
Applicants for special exception permits shall provide five
copies of the following items:
A. A written request, including a completed permit application form.
B. A small-scale map showing the vicinity in which the proposed site
is located.
C. A plan of the entire site, clearly and legibly drawn at a scale of
one inch being equal to 100 feet or less, showing the following:
(1) North arrow, scale and date.
(2) Topography based upon the North American Vertical Datum (NAVD) of
1988 (also reference elevation with respect to NGVD 1929), showing
existing and proposed contours at intervals of two feet.
(3) All property and lot lines, including dimensions, and the size of
the site expressed in acres or square feet.
(4) The location of all existing streets, drives, other accessways, and
parking areas, with information concerning widths, pavement types
and construction, and elevations.
(5) The location of any existing bodies of water or watercourses, buildings,
structures and other public or private facilities, including railroad
tracks and facilities, and any other natural and man-made features
affecting, or affected by, the proposed activity or development.
(6) The location of the floodplain boundary line, information and spot
elevations concerning the base flood elevation, and information concerning
the flow of water, including direction and velocities.
(7) The location of all proposed buildings, structures, utilities, and
any other improvements.
(8) Any other information which Susquehanna Township considers necessary
for adequate review of the application.
D. Plans of all proposed buildings, structures and other improvements,
clearly and legibly drawn at suitable scale, showing the following:
(1) Sufficiently detailed architectural or engineering drawings, including
floor plans, sections, and exterior building elevations, as appropriate.
(2) For any proposed building, the elevation of the lowest floor (including
basement) and, as required, the elevation of any other floor.
(3) Complete information concerning flood depths, pressures, velocities,
impact and uplift forces, and other factors associated with the base
flood.
(4) Detailed information concerning any proposed floodproofing measures.
(5) Cross-section drawings for all proposed streets, drives, other accessways,
and parking areas, showing all rights-of-way and pavement widths.
(6) Profile drawings for all proposed streets, drives, and vehicular
accessways, including existing and proposed grades.
(7) Plans and profiles of all proposed sanitary and storm sewer systems,
water supply systems, and any other utilities and facilities.
E. The following data and documentation:
(1) Certification from the applicant that the site upon which the activity
or development is proposed is an existing separate and single parcel,
owned by the applicant or the client he represents.
(2) Certification from a registered professional engineer, architect,
or landscape architect that the proposed construction has been adequately
designed to protect against damage from the base flood.
(3) A statement, certified by a registered professional engineer, architect,
landscape architect, or other qualified person which contains a complete
and accurate description of the nature and extent of pollution that
might possibly occur from the development during the course of a base
flood, including a statement concerning the effects such pollution
may have on human life.
(4) A statement certified by a registered professional engineer, architect,
or landscape architect, which contains a complete and accurate description
of the effects the proposed development will have on base flood elevation
and flows.
(5) A statement, certified by a registered professional engineer, architect,
or landscape architect, which contains a complete and accurate description
of the kinds and amounts of any loose buoyant materials or debris
that may possibly exist or be located on the site below the base flood
elevation and the effects such materials and debris may have on base
flood elevation and flows.
(6) The appropriate component of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection's "Planning Module for Land Development."
(7) Where any excavation or grading is proposed, a plan meeting the requirements
of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to implement
and maintain erosion and sedimentation control.
(8) Any other applicable permits, such as, but not limited to, a permit
for any activity regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection under Section 302 of Act 1978-166.
(9) An evacuation plan which fully explains the manner in which the site
will be safely evacuated before or during the course of a base flood.
Upon receipt of an application for a special exception permit
by Susquehanna Township Zoning Hearing Board, the following procedures
shall apply in addition to those of Part 3, Administration:
A. Within three working days following receipt of the application, a
complete copy of the application and all accompanying documentation
shall be forwarded to the Dauphin County Planning Commission by registered
or certified mail for its review and recommendations. Copies of the
application shall also be forwarded to the Susquehanna Township Planning
Commission and Susquehanna Township Engineer for review and comment.
B. If an application is received that is incomplete, Susquehanna Township
shall notify the applicant in writing, stating in what respect the
application is deficient.
C. If the Susquehanna Township Zoning Hearing Board decides to disapprove
an application, it shall notify the applicant, in writing, of the
reasons for the disapproval.
D. If the Susquehanna Township Zoning Hearing Board approves an application,
it shall file written notification, together with the application
and all pertinent information, with the Department of Community and
Economic Development, by registered or certified mail, within five
working days after the date of approval.
E. Before issuing the special exception permit, Susquehanna Township
shall allow the Department of Community and Economic Development 30
days after receipt of the notification by the Department to review
the application and decision made by Susquehanna Township Zoning Board.
F. If Susquehanna Township does not receive any communication from the
Department of Community and Economic Development during the thirty-day
review period, it may issue a special exception permit to the applicant.
G. If the Department of Community and Economic Development should decide
to disapprove an application, it shall notify Susquehanna Township
and the applicant, in writing, of the reasons for the disapproval,
and Susquehanna Township shall not issue the special exception permit.