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Borough of West Homestead, PA chevron_right chevron_right Municipal Code chevron_right Chapter 8 Floodplains

Chapter 8 Floodplains

Part 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS

§ 8-100 Statutory Authorization.

§ 8-101 Intent.

§ 8-102 Applicability.

§ 8-103 Abrogation and Greater Restrictions.

§ 8-104 Severability.

§ 8-105 Warning and Disclaimer of Liability.

Part 2 ADMINISTRATION

§ 8-201 Designation of Floodplain Administrator.

§ 8-202 Duties and Responsibilities of floodplain administrator.

§ 8-203 Building Permits Required.

§ 8-204 Issuance of Building Permit.

§ 8-205 Application Procedures and Requirements.

§ 8-206 Review by County Conservation District.

§ 8-207 Review of Application by Others.

§ 8-208 Changes.

§ 8-209 Placards.

§ 8-210 Start of Construction.

§ 8-211 Inspection and Revocation.

§ 8-213 Enforcement.

§ 8-214 Appeals.

Part 3 IDENTIFICATION OF FLOODPLAIN AREAS

§ 8-301 Identification.

§ 8-302 Description of Floodplain Areas.

§ 8-303 Changes in Identification of Area.

§ 8-304 Boundary Disputes.

§ 8-305 Jurisdictional Boundary Changes.

Part 4 TECHNICAL PROVISIONS

§ 8-401 General Requirements.

§ 8-402 Elevation and Floodproofing Requirements.

§ 8-403 Design and Construction Standards.

§ 8-404 Development Which May Endanger Human Life.

§ 8-405 Special Requirements for Manufactured Homes.

§ 8-406 Special Requirements for Subdivisions.

§ 8-407 Special Requirements for Recreational Vehicles.

Part 5 ACTIVITIES REQUIRING SPECIAL PERMITS

§ 8-501 Activities Prohibited Without Permit.

§ 8-502 Application Requirements for Special Permits.

§ 8-503 Application Review Procedures.

§ 8-504 Special Technical Requirements.

Part 6 EXISTING STRUCTURES IN IDENTIFIED FLOODPLAIN AREAS

§ 8-601 Existing Structures.

§ 8-602 Improvements.

Part 7 VARIANCES

§ 8-701 General Provisions.

§ 8-702 Variance Procedures and Conditions.

Part 8 TERMINOLOGY

§ 8-801 Interpretation.

§ 8-802 Specific Definitions.

Part 9 ENACTMENT

§ 8-901 Adoption; When Effective.

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