[Ord. 798, 7/7/2014]
The provisions of this Ordinance 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 § 8-602 shall apply.
[Ord. 798, 7/7/2014]
The following provisions shall apply whenever any improvement
is made to an existing structure located within any Identified Floodplain
Area:
1.
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 Ordinance.
2.
The above
activity shall also address the requirements of the 34 Pa. Code, as
amended and the 2009 IBC and the 2009 IRC.
