[Ord. -/-/1985, -/-/1985, App. II, § II-1]
The specific purpose of these special provisions is:
1. 
To regulate subdivision or land development within the designated floodplain district in order to promote the general health, welfare and safety of the community;
2. 
To require that each subdivision lot in flood-prone areas be provided with a safe building site with adequate access; and that public facilities which serve such uses be designed and installed to preclude flood at the time of initial construction;
3. 
To protect individuals from buying lands which are unsuitable for use because of flood by prohibiting the improper subdivision or development of unprotected lands within the designated floodplain district.
[Ord. -/-/1985, -/-/1985, App. II, § II-2]
With the exception of the Joint Municipal Zoning Ordinance, this Part 11 supersedes any ordinances currently in effect in flood areas. However, any other applicable statutes shall remain in full force and effect to the extent that those provisions are more restrictive.
[Ord. -/-/1985, -/-/1985, App. II, § II-3]
The grant of a permit or approval of a plan for any proposed subdivision or land development to be located within the designated floodplain district shall not constitute a representation, guarantee, or warranty of any kind by the Township or by any official or employee thereof of the practicability or safety of the proposed use, and shall create no liability upon the Township, its officials or employees.
[Ord. -/-/1985, -/-/1985, App. II, § II-4]
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Prior to the preparation of any plans, it is suggested that the prospective developers consult with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources concerning soil suitability when on-site sewage disposal facilities are proposed.
2. 
Prospective developers shall consult the County Conservation District representative concerning erosion and sediment control and the effect of geologic conditions on the proposed development. At the same time a determination should be made as to whether or not any flood hazards either exist or will be created as a result of the subdivision or development.
[Ord. -/-/1985, -/-/1985, App. II, § II-5]
1. 
In addition to the other requirements of this Chapter 22, the following information shall be required as part of the Preliminary Plan and shall be prepared by a registered engineer or surveyor:
A. 
Name of engineer, surveyor, or other qualified person responsible for providing the information required in this § 1105.
B. 
A map showing the location of the proposed subdivision or land development with respect to the designated floodplain district, including information on, but not limited to, the one-hundred-year flood elevations, boundaries of the floodplain district, proposed lots and sites, fills, flood or erosion protective facilities, and areas subject to special deed restrictions.
C. 
Where the subdivision or land development lies partially or completely within the designated floodplain district, or where the subdivision or land development borders on the floodplain district, the Preliminary Plan map shall include detailed information giving the location and elevation of proposed roads, public utilities, building sites and cross-sections of the floodplain at any points affected by the development. All such maps shall also show contours at intervals of two or five feet depending upon the slope of the land and identify accurately the boundaries of the floodplain district.
[Ord. -/-/1985, -/-/1985, App. II, § II-6]
1. 
In addition to the other requirements of this Chapter 22, the following information shall be required as part of the Final Plan and shall be prepared by a registered engineer or surveyor:
A. 
All information required for the submission of the Preliminary Plan incorporating any changes requested by the Township.
B. 
A map showing the exact location and elevation of all proposed structures, roads, and public utilities to be constructed within the designated floodplain district. All such maps shall show contours at intervals of two feet and identify accurately the boundaries of the flood-prone areas.
2. 
Submission of the Final Plan shall also be accompanied by all required permits and related documentation from the Department of Environmental Resources, and any other Commonwealth agency, or local municipality where any alteration or relocation of a stream or watercourse is proposed. In addition, documentation shall be submitted indicating that all affected adjacent municipalities have been have been notified of the proposed alteration or relocation. The Department of Community Affairs, and the Federal Insurance Administrator shall also be notified whenever any such activity is proposed.
[Ord. -/-/1985, -/-/1985, App. II, § II-8]
1. 
Where not prohibited by this or any other laws or ordinances, land located in the designated floodplain district may be platted for development with the provision that the developer construct all structures to preclude flood damage in accordance with this and other laws and ordinances regulating such development.
2. 
No subdivision or land development, or part thereof, shall be approved if the proposed subdivision, land development or improvements associated therewith will individually or collectively increase the one-hundred-year flood elevation.
3. 
Buildings of any type shall not be constructed in the Floodplain District except as provided for by the section covering expansion of existing structure by variance in the Zoning Ordinance.
4. 
If the Board of Supervisors determines that only a part of the proposed plat can be safely developed, it shall limit development to that part and shall require that development proceed consistent with this determination.
5. 
When a developer does not intend to develop the plat himself and the Township determines that additional controls are required to insure safe development, it may require the developer to impose appropriate deed restrictions on the land. Such deed restrictions shall be inserted in every deed and noted on every recorded plat.
6. 
Any structure placed on the Floodplain District shall be firmly anchored to prevent flood waters from carrying it downstream. The Zoning Officer shall require the applicant to submit the written opinion of a qualified registered professional engineer that the proposed structural design meets this standard.
[Ord. -/-/1985, -/-/1985, App. II, § II-9]
All requirements of the Newtown Township Zoning Ordinance and this Chapter 22 shall apply. In addition, where any excavation or grading is proposed or where any existing trees, shrubs or other vegetative cover will be removed, the developer shall consult the County Conservation District representative concerning plans for erosion and sediment control and also to obtain a report on the soil characteristics of the site so that a determination can be made as to the type and degree of development the site may accommodate. Before undertaking any excavation or grading, the developer shall obtain a Frontage and Storm Drainage Improvement Permit as required under the Zoning Ordinance.
[Ord. -/-/1985, -/-/1985, App. II, § II-10]
1. 
All requirements of the Newtown Township Zoning Ordinance and this Chapter 22, as well as the regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources shall apply. In addition, storm drainage facilities shall be designed to convey the flow of surface waters without damage to persons or property. The system shall insure drainage away from on-site waste disposal sites and buildings.
2. 
Plans shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Supervisors. The Township may require a primarily underground system to accommodate frequent floods and a secondary surface system to accommodate larger, less frequent floods. Drainage plans shall be consistent with local and regional drainage plans. The facilities shall be designed to prevent the discharge of excess runoff onto adjacent properties.
[Ord. -/-/1985, -/-/1985, App. II, § II-11]
The finished elevation of proposed streets shall not be more than the one foot below the Regulatory Flood Elevation. The Township may require, where necessary, profiles and elevations of streets to determine compliance with the requirement. Drainage openings shall be sufficient to discharge flood flows without increased flood heights.
[Ord. -/-/1985, -/-/1985, App. II, § II-12]
1. 
All sanitary sewer systems located in the designated Floodplain District, whether public or private, shall be floodproofed up to the Regulatory Flood Elevation.
A. 
The Township shall prohibit installation of sewage disposal facilities requiring soil absorption systems where such systems will not function due to high ground water, flooding or unsuitable soil characteristics. The Township may require that the developer note on the face of the plat and in any deed of conveyance that soil absorption fields are prohibited in designated areas.
B. 
The Township may prescribe adequate methods for waste disposal. If a sanitary sewer system is located on or near the proposed subdivision or land development, the Township shall require the developer to provide sewage facilities to connect to this system where practical, and shall prescribe the procedures to be followed by the developer in connecting to the system.
[Ord. -/-/1985, -/-/1985, App. II, § II-13]
All water systems located in the designated Floodplain District, whether public or private, shall be floodproofed up to the Regulatory Flood Elevation. If there is an existing public water supply system on or near the subdivision, the Township shall require the developer to connect to this system where practical, and shall prescribe the procedures to be followed by the developer in connecting to the system.
[Ord. -/-/1985, -/-/1985, App. II, § II-15]
BUILDING
A combination of materials to form a permanent structure having walls and a roof. Included shall be all mobile homes and trailers used for human habitation.
DESIGNATED FLOODPLAIN DISTRICT
The district specifically designated in the Township Zoning Ordinance as being subject to inundation by waters of the one-hundred-year Flood.
DEVELOPER
Any landowner, agent of such landowner or tenant with the permission of such landowner who makes or causes to be made a subdivision of land or a land development and the subdivision of land.
DEVELOPMENT
Any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate, including but not limited to buildings or other structures, the placement of mobile homes, streets and other paving, utilities, mining, dredging, filling, grading, excavation or drilling operations and the subdivision of land.
DWELLING
A building designed and constructed for residential purposes in which people live.
ONE-HUNDRED-YEAR FLOOD
A flood that, on the average, is likely to occur once every 100 years (i.e. that has 1% chance of occurring each year, although the flood may occur in any year).
REGULATORY FLOOD ELEVATION
The one-hundred-year flood elevation plus a freeboard safety factor of 1 1/2 feet.
STRUCTURE
Anything constructed or erected on the ground or attached to the ground including buildings of any type.
SUBDIVISION
The division or redivision of a lot, tract or parcel of land by any means into two or more lots, tracts, parcels or other division of land including changes in existing lot lines for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of lease, transfer of ownership or building or lot development; provided, however, that the division of land for agricultural purposes into parcels of more than 10 acres, not involving any new street or easement of access, shall be exempted.