In accordance with the administrative regulations promulgated by the Department of Community and Economic Development to implement the Pennsylvania Flood Plain Management Act, the following activities shall be prohibited within any identified floodplain area unless a special permit has been issued by the Township:
A. 
The commencement of any of the following activities, or the construction enlargement, or expansion of any structure used, or intended to be used, for any of the following activities:
(1) 
Hospitals.
(2) 
Nursing homes and other similar uses such as disability-defined group homes and multiple-unit age-restricted housing.
(3) 
Jails or prisons.
B. 
The commencement of, or any construction of, a new manufactured home park or manufactured home subdivision, or substantial improvement to an existing manufactured home park or manufactured home subdivision.
Applicants for special permits shall provide five copies of the following items:
A. 
A written request for a special permit including a completed land use permit application form.
B. 
All supplemental information required by § 11A-14B of this chapter.
C. 
The following additional documentation:
(1) 
Proof of clear title or equitable title to the land on which the regulated activity is proposed.
(2) 
A statement, by a qualified person(s) having a thorough understanding and working knowledge of the proposed facility and its operation, which contains a complete and accurate description of the nature and extent of pollution that might possibly occur from the development during the course of a one-hundred-year flood, including a statement concerning the effects such pollution may have on human life.
(3) 
A statement, by a qualified person(s) having a thorough understanding and working knowledge of the proposed facility and its operation, which contains a complete and accurate description of the kinds and amounts of any loose buoyant materials or debris that may possibly exist or be located on the site below the one-hundred-year flood elevation.
(4) 
Any other applicable permits such as, but not limited to, a permit for any activity regulated by the Department of Environmental Protection under § 302 of Act 1978-166.
(5) 
An evacuation plan which fully explains the manner in which the site will be safely evacuated before or during the course of a one-hundred-year flood.
Upon receipt of an application for a special permit by the Township, the following procedures shall apply in addition to those of Article II:
A. 
Within five working days following receipt of the application, a complete copy of the application and all accompanying documentation shall be forwarded to the County Planning Commission by registered or certified mail for its review and recommendations. Copies of the application shall also be forwarded to the Township Planning Commission and the Township Engineer for review and comment.
B. 
If an application is received that is incomplete, the Township shall notify the applicant in writing, stating in what respect the application is deficient.
C. 
If the Township decides to disapprove an application, it shall notify the applicant, in writing, of the reasons for the disapproval.
D. 
If the Township approves an application, it shall file written notification, together with the application and all pertinent information, with the Department of Community and Economic Development, by registered or certified mail, within five working days after the date of approval.
E. 
Before issuing the special permit, the Township shall allow the Department of Community and Economic Development 30 days, after receipt of the notification by the Department, to review the application and decision made by the Township.
F. 
If the Township does not receive any communication from the Department of Community and Economic Development during the thirty-day review period, it may issue a special permit to the applicant.
G. 
If the Department of Community and Economic Development should decide to disapprove an application, it shall notify the Township and the applicant, in writing, of the reasons for the disapproval, and the Township shall not issue the special permit.
A. 
In addition to the requirements of Article IV of this chapter, the following minimum requirements shall also apply to any proposed development requiring a special permit. If there is any conflict between any of the following requirements and those in Article IV of this chapter or in any other code, ordinance, or regulation, the more restrictive provision shall apply.
B. 
No application for a special permit shall be approved unless it can be determined that the structure or activity will be located, constructed and maintained in a manner which will:
(1) 
Fully protect the health and safety of the general public and any occupants of the structure. At a minimum, all new structures shall be designed, located, and constructed so that:
(a) 
The structure will survive inundation by waters of the one-hundred-year flood without any lateral movement or damage to either the structure itself, or to any of its equipment or contents below the one-hundred-year flood elevation.
(b) 
The lowest floor (including basement) elevation will be at least 1.5 feet above the one-hundred-year flood elevation.
(c) 
The occupants of the structure can remain inside for an indefinite period of time and be safely evacuated at any time during the one-hundred-year flood.
(2) 
Prevent any significant possibility of pollution, increased flood levels or flows, or debris endangering life and property.