A. 
This chapter is intended to be a supplement to the general provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the Borough adopted April 27, 2010.
B. 
The provisions of the chapter are to be read and interpreted, where possible, in a fashion consistent with the provisions of the Borough's Zoning Ordinance and in particular with regard to Section 215 of the Zoning Ordinance. To the extent the provisions cannot be interpreted in a consistent fashion, the provisions of this chapter shall be controlling regarding floodplain issues. It is not the intent of this chapter to supersede or repeal any of the regulations or provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
C. 
This chapter has been enacted pursuant to Pennsylvania Act 166, the Pennsylvania Flood Plain Management Act, and the rules and regulations of Section 60.3(d) of the National Flood Insurance Program, as administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). As such, the provisions contained herein are intended to be in compliance with those regulations as they exist on the date of this enactment.
D. 
The intent of this chapter is to:
(1) 
Promote the general health, welfare, and safety of the community.
(2) 
Encourage the utilization of appropriate construction practices in order to prevent or minimize flood damage in the future.
(3) 
Minimize danger to public health by protecting water supply and natural drainage.
(4) 
Reduce financial burdens imposed on the community, its governmental units, and its residents, by preventing excessive development in areas subject to flooding.
(5) 
Comply with federal and state floodplain management requirements.
A. 
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 permit has been obtained from the Floodplain Administrator.
B. 
A permit shall not be required for minor repairs to existing buildings or structures.
This chapter supersedes any other conflicting provisions which may be in effect in identified floodplain areas. However, any other ordinance provisions shall remain in full force and effect to the extent that those provisions are more restrictive.
If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this chapter shall be declared invalid for any reason whatsoever, such a decision shall not affect the remaining portions of the chapter, which shall remain in full force and effect, and for this purpose the provisions of this chapter are hereby declared to be severable.
A. 
The degree of flood protection sought by the provisions of this chapter is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on accepted engineering methods of study. Larger floods may occur or flood heights may be increased by man-made or natural causes, such as ice jams and bridge openings restricted by debris. This chapter 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.
B. 
This chapter 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 chapter or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.