The Code Enforcement Officer is hereby appointed to administer
and enforce this chapter and is referred to herein as the "floodplain
administrator."
A permit shall be required before any construction or development
is undertaken within the floodplain area of the Township of Union.
Issuance of a permit shall not relieve the applicant of the obligation
to apply for and obtain any and all local, state and/or federal permits
for the activity.
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 for review and comment.
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.
Work on the proposed construction or development shall begin
within 180 days after the date of issuance and shall be completed
within 12 months after the date of issuance of the permit or the permit
shall expire unless a time extension is granted, in writing, by the
floodplain administrator. The "actual start of construction" means
either the first placement of permanent construction of a structure
on a site, such as the pouring of slab or footings, the installation
of piles, the construction of columns, or any work beyond the stage
of excavation; or the placement of a manufactured home on a foundation.
Permanent construction does not include land preparation, such as
clearing, grading, and filling; nor does it include the installation
of streets and/or walkways; nor does it include excavation for a basement,
footings, piers, or foundations or the erection of temporary forms;
nor does it include the installation on the property of accessory
buildings, such as garages or sheds not occupied as dwelling units
or not part of the main structure. For a substantial improvement,
the "actual start of construction" means the first alteration of any
wall, ceiling, floor, or other structural part of a building, whether
or not that alteration affects the external dimensions of the building.
Time extensions shall be granted only if a written request is
submitted by the applicant, which sets forth sufficient and reasonable
cause for the floodplain administrator to approve such a request.