A permit shall be required before any construction or development
is undertaken within any area of the Borough of Hellertown.
A copy of all applications and plans for any proposed construction
or development in any identified floodplain area to be considered
for approval shall be submitted by the Floodplain Administrator to
the County Conservation District for review and comment prior to the
issuance of a permit. The recommendations of the Conservation District
shall be considered by the Floodplain Administrator for possible incorporation
into the proposed plan.
A copy of all plans and applications for any proposed construction
or development in any identified floodplain area to be considered
for approval may be submitted by the Floodplain Administrator to any
other appropriate agencies and/or individuals (e.g., Planning Commission,
municipal engineer, etc.) for review and comment.
Prior to the issuance of any permit, the applicant shall apply
for and obtain all other necessary government permits, such as those
required by commonwealth and federal laws. Copies of such approvals
shall be provided to the Floodplain Administrator.
After the issuance of a permit by the Floodplain Administrator,
no changes of any kind shall be made to the application, permit or
any of the plans, specifications or other documents submitted with
the application without the written consent or approval of the Floodplain
Administrator. Requests for any such change shall be in writing and
shall be submitted by the applicant to Floodplain Administrator for
consideration.
In addition to the permit, the Floodplain Administrator shall
issue a placard which shall be displayed on the premises during the
time construction is in progress. This placard shall show the number
of the permit, the date of its issuance and be signed by the Floodplain
Administrator.
During the construction period, the Floodplain Administrator, Building Codes Official, or other Borough-authorized official may inspect the premises to determine that the work is progressing in compliance with the information provided on the permit application and with all applicable Borough laws and ordinances. In the event the inspection reveals that the work does not comply with the permit application or any applicable laws and ordinances, or that there has been a false statement or misrepresentation by an applicant, the Floodplain Administrator shall provide notice and assess a penalty per §
204-19, Enforcement; violations and penalties.
Applications for a permit shall be accompanied by a fee, payable
to the Borough. Such fee shall be in the amount as specified by Borough
Council resolution or ordinance.