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Borough of West Reading, PA
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Part II: General Legislation
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Chapter 235 Floodplain Management
Chapter 235
Floodplain Management
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of West Reading
11-11-1997
by
Ord. No. 793
(Ch. IV, Part 2, of the 1993 Code of Ordinances); amended in its entirety
6-19-2012
by
Ord. No. 1013
. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Stormwater management — See Ch.
390
.
Subdivision and land development — See Ch.
400
.
Article I
Statutory Authorization; General Provisions
§ 235-1
Statutory authorization.
§ 235-2
Intent.
§ 235-3
Applicability.
§ 235-4
Conflict with other provisions.
§ 235-5
Warning and disclaimer of liability.
Article II
Administration
§ 235-6
Designation of Floodplain Administrator.
§ 235-7
Permits.
§ 235-8
Duties and responsibilities of Floodplain Administrator.
§ 235-9
Application procedures and requirements.
§ 235-10
Review of application.
§ 235-11
Changes to submitted material or permit.
§ 235-12
Placards.
§ 235-13
Start of construction.
§ 235-14
Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 235-15
Appeals.
Article III
Identification of Floodplain Areas
§ 235-16
Identification.
§ 235-17
Description and special requirements.
§ 235-18
Changes in identification.
§ 235-19
Boundary disputes.
Article IV
Technical Provisions
§ 235-20
General provisions.
§ 235-21
Elevation and floodproofing requirements.
§ 235-22
Design and construction standards.
§ 235-23
Development which may endanger human life.
§ 235-24
Special requirements for subdivisions.
§ 235-25
Special requirements for manufactured homes.
§ 235-26
Special requirements for recreational vehicles.
Article V
Activities Requiring Special Permits
§ 235-27
General provisions.
§ 235-28
Application requirements for special permits.
§ 235-29
Application review procedures.
§ 235-30
Special technical requirements.
Article VI
Existing Structures in Floodplain Areas
§ 235-31
Existing structures.
§ 235-32
Improvements.
Article VII
Variances
§ 235-33
Hardship requests.
§ 235-34
Variance procedures and conditions.
Article VIII
Definitions
§ 235-35
Word usage.
§ 235-36
Specific definitions.