[Ord. 1-2004, 3/8/2004, Art. I, § 1.00]
The Intent of this Part is to:
A. Promote the general health, welfare, and safety of the community.
B. Encourage the utilization of appropriate construction practices in
order to prevent or minimize flood damage in the future.
C. Minimize danger to public health by protecting water supply and natural
drainage.
D. Reduce financial burdens imposed on the community, its governmental
units, and its residents, by preventing excessive development in areas
subject to flooding.
E. Comply with federal and state floodplain management requirements.
[Ord. 1-2004, 3/8/2004, Art. I, § 1.01]
1. It shall be unlawful for any person, partnership, business or corporation
to undertake, or cause to be undertaken, any construction or development
anywhere within the Borough unless a development/zoning/building permit
has been obtained from the Zoning Officer.
2. A building permit shall not be required for minor repairs to existing
buildings or structures.
[Ord. 1-2004, 3/8/2004, Art. I, § 1.02]
This Part supersedes any other conflicting provisions which
may be in effect in identified floodplain areas. However, any other
ordinance provisions shall remain in full and effect to the extent
that those provisions are more restrictive. If there is any conflict
between any of the provisions of this Part, the more restrictive shall
apply.
[Ord. 1-2004, 3/8/2004, Art. I, § 1.04]
1. The degree of flood protection sought by the provisions of this Part
is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on acceptable
engineering methods of study. Larger floods may occur. Flood heights
may be increased by man-made or natural causes, such as ice jams and
bridge openings restricted by debris. This Part does not imply that
areas outside any identified floodplain areas, or that land uses permitted
within such areas will be free from flooding or flood damages.
2. This Part shall not create liability on the part of the Borough or
any officer or employee thereof for any flood damages that result
from reliance on this Part or any administrative decisions lawfully
made thereunder.