The intent of this chapter is to:
A. Promote the general health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of
the Borough of Sellersville;
B. Encourage the utilization of appropriate construction practices in
order to prevent or minimize flood damage in the future;
C. Minimize danger to public health by protecting the water supply and
natural drainage;
D. Reduce financial burdens imposed on the Borough of Sellersville,
its governmental units, and its residents by preventing excessive
development in areas subject to flooding; and
E. Comply with federal and state floodplain management requirements.
This chapter supersedes any other conflicting provisions which
may be in effect in identified floodplain areas. However, any other
ordinance provisions shall remain in full force and effect to the
extent that those provisions are more restrictive. If there is any
conflict between any of the provisions of this chapter, the more restrictive
shall apply.