[Ord. 12-8-97A, 12/8/1997; as amended by Ord. 00027, 4/11/2005;
by Ord. 00076, 4/14/2014; and by Ord. 00087, 3/14/2016]
[Ord. 12-8-97A, 12/8/1997; as amended by Ord. 00027, 4/11/2005;
by Ord. 00076, 4/14/2014; and by Ord. 00087, 3/14/2016]
The provisions of this Part do not require any changes or improvements to be made to lawfully existing structures. However, when an improvement is made to any existing structure, the provisions of §
27-1434 shall apply.
[Ord. 12-8-97A, 12/8/1997; as amended by Ord. 00027, 4/11/2005;
by Ord. 00076, 4/14/2014; and by Ord. 00087, 3/14/2016]
1. The following provisions shall apply whenever any improvement is
made to an existing structure located within any identified floodplain
area:
A. No expansion or enlargement of an existing structure shall be allowed
within any identified floodplain area that would cause any increase
in BFE.
D. Any modification, alteration, reconstruction, or improvement of any
kind to an existing structure to an extent or amount of 50% or more
of its market value shall constitute a substantial improvement and
shall be undertaken only in full compliance with the provisions of
this Part.
E. The above activity shall also address the requirements of the 34
Pa. Code, as amended, and the commonwealth's adopted latest edition
of the IBC and the commonwealth's adopted latest edition of the IRC.
F. Any modification, alteration, reconstruction, or improvement of any
kind to an existing structure to an extent or amount of less than
50% of its market value shall be elevated and/or floodproofed to the
greatest extent possible.