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Borough of Royersford, PA
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Part II General Legislation
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Chapter 248 Floodplain Management
Chapter 248
Floodplain Management
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Royersford
3-29-2016
by
Ord. No. 881
(Ch. 8 of the 1990 Borough Code of Ordinances). Amendments noted where applicable.]
Article I
Authority; General Provisions
§ 248-1
Statutory authority.
§ 248-2
Intent.
§ 248-3
Applicability.
§ 248-4
Abrogation and greater restrictions.
§ 248-5
Warning and disclaimer of liability.
§ 248-6
Severability.
Article II
Administration
§ 248-7
Designation of Floodplain Administrator.
§ 248-8
Building permits required.
§ 248-9
Duties and responsibilities of Floodplain Administrator.
§ 248-10
Issuance of building permit.
§ 248-11
Application procedures and requirements.
§ 248-12
Review by County Conservation District.
§ 248-13
Review of application by other agencies and individuals.
§ 248-14
Changes to application, permit or plans.
§ 248-15
Placards.
§ 248-16
Start of construction.
§ 248-17
Inspection and revocation.
§ 248-18
Fees.
§ 248-19
Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 248-20
Appeals.
Article III
Identification of Floodplain Area
§ 248-21
Identification.
§ 248-22
Description and special requirements of Floodplain Conservation District.
§ 248-23
Soils identified with floodplain.
§ 248-24
Changes in floodplain area delineations.
§ 248-25
Disputes.
§ 248-26
Jurisdictional boundary changes.
Article IV
Uses Permitted in Floodplain Conservation District
§ 248-27
Uses permitted by right.
§ 248-28
Uses prohibited in floodplain conservation district.
§ 248-29
Nonconforming structures and uses in floodplain district.
Article V
Technical Provisions
§ 248-30
General.
§ 248-31
Special floodway and stream setback requirements.
§ 248-32
Elevation and floodproofing requirements.
§ 248-33
Design and construction standards.
§ 248-34
Development that may endanger human life.
§ 248-35
Special requirements for mobile homes.
§ 248-36
Special requirements for recreational vehicles.
Article VI
Special Permits
§ 248-37
Activities requiring special permits.
§ 248-38
Application requirements for special permits.
§ 248-39
Application review procedures.
§ 248-40
Special technical requirements.
Article VII
Existing Structures in Identified Floodplain Areas
§ 248-41
Improvements to existing structures.
Article VIII
Variances
§ 248-42
Grant of relief authorized.
§ 248-43
Procedures and conditions.
§ 248-44
Special requirements for subdivisions.
Article IX
Terminology
§ 248-45
Definitions.