[Ord. 589, 2/22/2017]
The Zoning Officer is hereby appointed to administer and enforce
this chapter and is referred to herein as the Floodplain Administrator.
The Floodplain Administrator may: (A) Fulfill the duties and responsibilities
set forth in these regulations, (B) Delegate duties and responsibilities
set forth in these regulations to qualified technical personnel, plan
examiners, inspectors, and other employees, or (C) Enter into a written
agreement or written contract with another agency or private sector
entity to administer specific provisions of these regulations. Administration
of any part of these regulations by another entity shall not relieve
the community of its responsibilities pursuant to the participation
requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program as set forth
in the Code of Federal Regulations at 44 CFR 59.22.
In the absence of a designated Floodplain Administrator, the
Floodplain Administrator duties are to be fulfilled by the Township
Manager.
[Ord. 589, 2/22/2017]
A permit shall be required before any construction or development
is undertaken within any special flood hazard area of the Township
of Northampton.
[Ord. 589, 2/22/2017]
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 (e.g., Planning Commission,
Municipal Engineer, etc.) for review and comment.
[Ord. 589, 2/22/2017]
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.
[Ord. 589, 2/22/2017]
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.
[Ord. 589, 2/22/2017]
Work on the proposed construction or development shall begin
within 180 days after the date of issuance of the development permit.
Work shall also 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 issuance
of development permit does not refer to the zoning approval.
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, who sets forth sufficient and reasonable
cause for the Floodplain Administrator to approve such a request and
the original permit is compliant with this chapter and FIRM/FIS in
effect at the time the extension is granted.