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§ 72-1 Adoption of standards.
§ 72-2 Modification of standards.
§ 72-6 Abrogation; greater restrictions to apply.
§ 72-7 Warning and disclaimer of liability.
§ 72-8 Definitions and word usage.
§ 72-12 Identification of floodplain areas.
§ 72-13 General technical provisions.
§ 72-14 Special requirements for FW areas.
§ 72-15 Elevation and floodproofing requirements.
§ 72-16 Design and construction standards.
§ 72-17 Development which may endanger human life.
§ 72-18 Special requirements for manufactured homes.
§ 72-19 Activities requiring special permits.
§ 72-20 Existing structures in identified floodplain areas.
A certain document, copies of which are on file in the office of the Secretary of the Township of Wilkins, being marked and designated as the "BOCA National Building Code/1990, Eleventh Edition," as published by the Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc., be and is hereby adopted as the Building Code of the Township of Wilkins, for the control of buildings and structures as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said BOCA National Building Code are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this Article, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in § 72-2 of this Article.
Section 100. 1 (page 1, second line) shall be amended by inserting "the Township of Wilkins."
Section 103.4 (page 3, first line) shall be amended by inserting "January 1, 1988."
112.10 Sewage disposal plan: No building permit shall be issued until such time as the sewage disposal plan for the structure or structures involved has been reviewed and approved in accordance with the provisions of the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources.
114.3.1 Fee schedule: A fee for each plan examination, building permit and inspections shall be paid in the amount as set by resolution of the Board of Commissioners now in effect or as revised from time to time.
In the fifth line, insert the following for offense: "summary offense."
In the sixth line, insert the following for amount: "$1,000 (see Act No. 19 of 1988)."
In the seventh line, insert the following for number of days: "30 days."
In the fourth line, insert the following for amount: "$50."
In the fourth line, insert the following for amount: "$1,000.
Section 123.0 is deleted in its entirety. Any person aggrieved by an order of a township enforcement officer may appeal such order to the Board of Appeals in the manner set forth in Section 124.0.
Editor's Note: Former Subsection H, regarding the substitution of Board provisions, was repealed 7-29-2002 by Ord. No. 945.
The title of Article 7 is amended to read: "Interior and Exterior Environmental Requirements."
The quantity of illumination falling outside of the user's property and the luminance of lighting equipment visible from neighboring property shall be controlled by the user in accordance with the following.
CANDELA — One "candela" is the unit of luminous intensity in a given direction. It is commonly called one "candlepower."
DIFFUSING LUMINAIRE — A "diffusing luminaire" is one that scatters light substantially in all directions, as contrasted with a directional luminaire, which confines its light principally in an angle of less than 180°.
FLOODLIGHT — A luminaire designed to project its light in a well-defined area. It is directional in character.
FLOODLIGHT BEAM — The angular spread of light between two orthogonal planes, each of which equals 10% of the maximum candlepower within the beam.
FOOTCANDLE — One "footcandle" is the amount of illumination provided by one lumen uniformly distributed on one square foot of surface.
FOOTLAMBERT — One "footlambert" is the luminance of a surface uniformly emitting, transmitting or reflecting one lumen per square foot of surface.
ILLUMINATION — The density of the luminous flux (lumens) incident on a surface. It is the quotient of the luminous flux divided by the area of the surface, expressed in footcandles.
LIGHT SOURCE — A device (such as a lamp) which produces visible energy as distinguished from devices or bodies which reflect or transmit light such as a luminaire.
LUMEN — The quantity of luminous flux intercepted by a surface of one square foot, all points of which are one foot from a uniform source of one candela. A one-candela source provides 12.57 lumens.
LUMINAIRE — A device or fixture containing a light source and means for directing and controlling the distribution of light from the source.
LUMINANCE — The luminous intensity per unit projected area of a given surface viewed from a given direction, expressed in footlamberts.
Metering equipment: Lighting levels shall be measured in footcandles with a direct reading portable light meter with a color and cosine-corrected sensor with multiple scales. The meter shall read within an accuracy of plus or minus 5%. It shall have been tested and calibrated by an independent commercial photometric laboratory or the manufacturer within one year of the date of use as attested to by a certificate issued by such laboratory.
Method of measurement, horizontal: The meter sensor shall be mounted not more than six inches above ground level in a horizontal position. Readings shall be taken only after the cell has been exposed to provide a constant reading. Measurements shall be made when the meteorological optical range is six miles or further such that measurements will not be adversely affected by atmospheric scatter. Measurements shall be made after dark with the existing-questioned light sources on, then with the same sources off. The difference between the two readings shall be compared to the footcandle ratings listed in Section 715.2D. This procedure eliminates the affects of moonlight and other ambient light.
Method of measurement, vertical: The meter sensor shall be mounted at five feet above ground level in a vertical position, perpendicular to the property line and facing the outdoor lighting in question. Readings shall be taken only after the cell has been exposed to provide a constant reading. Measurements shall be made after dark with the existing-questioned light sources on, then with the same sources off. The difference between the two readings shall be compared to the footcandle ratings listed in Section 715.2D. This procedure eliminates the effects of moonlight and other ambient light.
Limitations on established property. The maximum outdoor initial-computed or measured illuminance level on the establishment property shall not exceed 25 footcandles outdoors at any point, except that lighting under canopies (such as service stations) shall not exceed 40 footcandles.
Computation of illumination: Illumination at a point may be compared in lieu of measurement. Computational methods shall consist of a point-by-point method, using certified photometric data furnished by the fixture manufacturer, lamp manufacturer, photometric laboratory or other reliable authority satisfactory to the township. Computations shall be based on new, properly seasoned lamps, new and clean fixtures and at rated voltage and wattage, with ballasts, lenses, shields, diffusers and other appurtenances in place; and with proper regard taken for mounting height, relative elevation and natural and man-made objects.
715.3 Illuminance (brightness): Because of the lack of a practical means of measuring fixture luminance in the field and because of the factors involved in glare, a computational method shall be used from which to determine compliance with this section. The point from which luminance calculations shall be made is five feet above ground on other property line.
The fixture candlepower in candelas in the direction of the point from which the calculations are to be made.
The shortest distance in feet measured horizontally from the property line to a point directly under the luminaire.
The height of the luminaire above the eye level as explained in Figure A below.
This calculation assumes the photorecep-tor is vertical, five feet above grade (at the property line) and facing toward the questioned luminaire.
Illuminance limitations: The luminance on neighboring property from one establishment shall be by zoning of the neighboring property. The luminance as calculated in Section 715.3 above shall not exceed the value by zoning as set forth in Section 715.2D.
Illumination in excess of limitation. If the illumination, as measured or calculated, exceeds the limitations shown in Section 715.2D, the illumination shall be reduced until the illumination is equal to or less than that prescribed in the aforementioned Section 715.2D. This may be accomplished by reduction in the quantity of luminaires, reduction of the wattage of the lamps, shielding the luminaires or by reaiming of the luminaires.
Shielding: Luminaires which are directed toward a viewer shall be aimed in such a manner that the viewer's eye, five feet above ground at or beyond the property line, shall not be exposed to fixture luminance within the luminaire beam as defined in Section 715.1. Such luminaires, if they cannot be reaimed, shall be shielded such that the fixture is effectively concealed from view from the neighboring property. Shielding may be accomplished by louvers, buffers, visors or shields placed on the luminaires or by plantings, fences, berms, elevation or any other method such that the limitations of illuminance and luminance heretofore prescribed are achieved.
715.5. Exceptions: Lighting installed by a governmental agency for public benefit on public rights-of-way and parks shall be exempt from the provisions of this section. Temporary special effects of holiday lighting shall be exempt from the provisions of this section. Other temporary lighting effects may be used if approved by the Township Manager.
715.6. Existing lighting: When outdoor lighting does not conform to the provisions of this section and lawfully exists on the date of enactment, it shall be modified to conform to this section.
715.7 Lighting plan: All commercial, industrial and multifamily uses in excess of three units shall file with the township and obtain approval of a lighting plan complying with the regulations of this section.
716.1 Construction activities regulated: All earthmoving and construction activity conducted in or on land development or building sites in all zoning districts shall be conducted so as to prevent and eliminate all pollution of the air over or onto realty adjacent to or in the vicinity of the land development or building site.
716.2 Air pollution defined: Pollution of the air includes pollutants arising as a result of land development or construction activity, including but not limited to dust, smoke and pollen.
716.3 Responsibility of owner and contractor: The owner of and any contractor involved in a land development or construction site shall provide, at all times, sufficient technology and equipment to assure that polluted air does not escape from the perimeters of the land development or building site.
Construction activity includes the operation of machinery, engines and vehicles, the operation of which shall not commence before or continue after the hours designated herein.
Article 28 is deleted in its entirety.
In the third line, insert the following for amount: "$500,000."
In the fifth line, insert for amounts: "$1,000,000 and $500,000.
2907.6 Lighting: All lights heretofore or hereinafter installed to illuminate any sign shall be provided with a hood, shade or similar device so as to direct the light emitted toward the sign.
2907.7 Time: All lights installed to illuminate any sign located within 250 feet of any structure used as a dwelling shall not be turned on prior to sunrise and shall be turned off prior to 10:00 p.m. prevailing time.
2907.8 Size: Any sign located within 250 feet of any structure used as a dwelling shall not exceed 32 square feet. When more than one distinct and separate business entity occupies the same lot, the provisions of Section 303 of Ordinance No. 542 shall apply.
Section 2908.1 is deleted and revised to state: "The structural frame of ground signs shall not be erected to a height of more than 35 feet (10,668 millimeters) above the ground."
Section 2908.2 is deleted in its entirety.
Editor's Note: Figure A is on file and available for inspection in the office of the Township Secretary.
Nothing in this Article or in the Building Code hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding impending in any court or any rights acquired or existing under any act or ordinance hereby repealed or cited in § 72-2 of this Article, nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired or affected by this Article.
Editor's Note: This ordinance superseded former Art. II, Construction Within Flood Hazard Areas, adopted 2-27-1995 as Ord. No. 870.
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 township unless a building permit has been obtained from the Building Permit Officer.
A building permit shall not be required for repairs to existing buildings or structures, as provided by Article I of this chapter or as said Article I is hereinafter amended, reenacted or supplemented.
This Article supersedes any other conflicting provision 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 there is any conflict between any of the provisions of this Article, the more restrictive shall apply.
The degree of flood protection sought by the provisions of this Article 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 Article does not imply that areas outside any identified floodplain area or that land uses permitted within such areas will be free from flooding or flood damages.
This Article shall not create liability on the part of the township or any officer or employee thereof for any flood damages that result from reliance on this Article or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.
Unless specifically defined below, words and phrases used in this Article shall be interpreted so as to give this Article its most reasonable application.
A combination of materials to form a permanent structure having walls and a roof; included shall be all manufactured homes and trailers to be used for human habitation.
Any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate, including but not limited to the construction, reconstruction, renovation, repair, expansion or alteration of buildings or other structures; the placement of manufactured homes; streets and other paving; utilities; filling, grading and excavation; mining; dredging; drilling operations; storage of equipment or materials; and the subdivision of land.
The designated area of a floodplain required to carry and discharge floodwaters of a given magnitude. For the purposes of this Article, the "floodway" shall be capable of accommodating a flood of the one-hundred-year magnitude.
The floodplain area specifically identified in this Article as being inundated by the one-hundred-year flood; included would-be areas identified as "floodway" (FW), "flood-fringe" (FF).
The lowest floor of the lowest fully enclosed area (including basement). An unfinished, flood-resistant partially enclosed area, used solely for parking of vehicles, building access and incidental storage, in an area other than a basement area is not considered the "lowest floor" of a building, provided that such space is not designed and built so that the structure is in violation of the applicable nonelevation design requirements in this Article.
A transportable, single-family dwelling intended for permanent occupancy, office or place of assembly, contained in one or more sections, built on a permanent chassis, which arrives at a site complete and ready for occupancy except for minor and incidental unpacking and assembly operations and constructed so that it may be used with or without a permanent foundation. The term includes park trailers, travel trailers, recreational and other similar vehicles which are placed on a site for more than 180 consecutive days.
The replacement of existing work with equivalent materials for the purpose of its routine maintenance and upkeep, but not including the cutting away of any wall, partition or portion thereof, the removal or cutting of any structural beam or bearing support or the removal or change of any required means of egress or rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the exitway requirements, nor shall minor repairs include addition to, alteration of, replacement or relocation of any standpipe, water supply, sewer, drainage, drain leader, gas, soil, waste, vent or similar piping, electric wiring or mechanical or other work affecting public health or general safety.
Structures for which the start of construction commenced on or after March 1978, and includes any subsequent improvements thereto.
A vehicle which is built on a single chassis; no more than 400 square feet, measured at the largest horizontal projection; designed to be self-propelled or permanently towable by a light-duty truck; not designed for use as a permanent dwelling but as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel or seasonal use.
A special approval which is required for hospitals, nursing homes, jails and new manufactured home parks and subdivisions and substantial improvements to such existing parks when such development is located in all or a designated portion of a floodplain.
Anything constructed or erected on the ground or attached to the ground, including but not limited to buildings, sheds, manufactured homes, and other similar items.
The division or redivision of a lot, tract or parcel of land by any means into two or more lots, tracts, parcels or other divisions of land, including changes in existing lot lines for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of lease, transfer of ownership or building or lot development; provided, however, that the subdivision by lease of land for agricultural purposes into parcels of more than 10 acres not involving any new street or easement of access or residential dwellings shall be exempted.
Building permits required. Building permits shall be required before any construction or development is undertaken within any area of the township.
The Building Permit Officer shall issue a building permit only after it has been determined that the proposed work to be undertaken will be in conformance with the requirements of this and all other applicable codes and ordinances.
Prior to the issuance of any building permit, the Building Permit Officer shall review the application for permit to determine if all other necessary government permits required by state and federal laws have been obtained, such as those required by the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act (Act 1966-537, as amended), the Pennsylvania Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (Act 1978-325, as amended), the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Act (Act 1937-394, as amended)@BEGIN FNOTEEditor's Note: See 35 P.S. § 750.1 et seq., 32 P.S. § 693.1 et seq. and 35 P.S. § 691.1 et seq., respectively. and the United States Clean Water Act, Section 404, 33 U.S.C. § 1344. No permit shall be issued until this determination has been made.
No encroachment, alteration or improvement of any kind shall be made to any watercourse until all adjacent municipalities which may be affected by such action have been notified by the township and until all required permits or approvals have been first obtained from the Department of Environmental Resources, Bureau of Dams and Waterway Management. In addition, the Federal Insurance Administrator and Pennsylvania Department of Community Affairs, Bureau of Community Planning, shall be notified by the township prior to any alteration or relocation of any watercourse.
The name and address of the owner of land on which proposed construction is to occur.
A brief description of proposed work and estimated cost.
All utilities and facilities, such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems, are located and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage.
All property and lot lines, including dimensions and the size of the site expressed in acres or square feet.
The location of any existing bodies of water or watercourses, identified floodplain areas and, if available, information pertaining to the floodway and the flow of water, including direction and velocities.
The proposed lowest floor elevation of any proposed building based upon National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929.
The elevation of the one-hundred-year flood.
If available, information concerning flood depths, pressures, velocities, impact and uplift forces and other factors associated with a one-hundred-year flood.
A document certified by a registered professional engineer or architect which states that the proposed construction or development has been adequately designed to withstand the pressures, velocities, impact and uplift forces associated with the one-hundred-year flood. Such statement shall include a description of the type and extent of floodproofing measures which have been incorporated into the design of the structure and/or the development.
The amount, location and purpose of any materials or substances referred to in §§ 72-16F and 72-17 which are intended to be used, produced, stored or otherwise maintained on site.
A description of the safeguards incorporated into the design of the proposed structure to prevent leaks or spills of the dangerous materials or substances listed in § 72-17 during a one-hundred-year flood.
Where any excavation of grading is proposed, a plan meeting the requirements of the Department of Environmental Resources to implement and maintain erosion and sedimentation control.
Review by County Conservation District. A copy of all applications and plans for any proposed construction or development in any identified floodplain area to be considered for approval shall be submitted by the Building Permit Officer to the County Conservation District for review and comment prior to the issuance of a building permit. The recommendations of the Conservation District shall be considered by the Building Permit Officer for possible incorporation into the proposed plan.
Review of application by others. 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 Building Permit Officer to any other appropriate agencies and/or individuals (e.g., Planning Commission, Municipal Engineer, etc.) for review and comment.
Changes. After the issuance of a building permit by the Building Permit Officer, 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 Building Permit Officer. Requests for any such change shall be in writing and shall be submitted by the applicant to the Building Permit Officer for consideration.
Placards. In addition to the building permit, the Building Permit Officer 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 building permit and the date of its issuance and be signed by the Building Permit Officer.
Work on the proposed construction and/or development shall begin within six months and shall be completed within 12 months after the date of issuance of the building permit or the permit shall expire unless a time extension is granted, in writing, by the Building Permit Officer. Construction and/or development shall be considered to have started with the preparation of land, land clearing, grading, filling, excavation of basement, footings, piers or foundations, erection of temporary forms, the installation of piling under proposed subsurface footings or the installation of sewer, gas and water pipes or electrical or other service lines from the street.
Time extensions shall be granted only if a written request is submitted by the applicant which sets forth sufficient and reasonable cause for the Building Permit Officer to approve such a request.
During the construction period, the Building Permit Officer or other authorized official shall inspect the premises to determine that the work is progressing in compliance with the information provided on the permit application and with all applicable municipal laws and ordinances. He/she shall make as many inspections during and upon completion of the work as are necessary.
In the discharge of his duties, the Building Permit Officer shall have the authority to enter any building, structure, premises or development in the identified floodplain area, upon presentation of proper credentials, at any reasonable hour to enforce the provisions of this Article.
In the event that the Building Permit Officer discovers that the work does not comply with the permit application or any applicable laws and ordinances or that there has been a false statement or misrepresentation by any applicant, the Building Permit Officer shall revoke the building permit and report such fact to the Board for whatever action it considers necessary.
A record of all such inspections and violations of this Article shall be maintained.
Fees. Applications for a building permit shall be accompanied by a fee, payable to the municipality, based upon the estimated cost of the proposed construction as determined by the Building Permit Officer at the rates set forth by resolution of the Board of Commissioners.
Include a statement of the reasons for its issuance.
Be served upon the property owner or his agent as the case may require; provided, however, that such notice or order shall be deemed to have been properly served upon such owner or agent when a copy thereof has been served with such notice by any other method authorized or required by the laws of this state.
Contain an outline of remedial action which, if taken, will effect compliance with the provisions of this Article.
Penalties. Any person who fails to comply with any or all of the requirements or provisions or this Article or who fails or refuses to comply with any notice, order of direction of the Building Permit Officer or any other authorized employee of the municipality shall be guilty of an offense and, upon conviction, shall pay a fine to the township of not more than $1,000 plus costs of prosecution. In default of such payment, such person shall be imprisoned in the county prison for a period not to exceed 30 days. Each day during which any violation of this Article continues shall constitute a separate offense. In addition to the above penalties, all other actions are hereby reserved, including an action in equity for the proper enforcement of this Article. The imposition of a fine or penalty for any violation of or noncompliance with this Article shall not excuse the violation or noncompliance or permit it to continue, and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations and noncompliances within a reasonable time. Any development initiated or any structure or building constructed, reconstructed, enlarged, altered or relocated in noncompliance with this Article may be declared by the Board of Commissioners to be a public nuisance and abatable as such.
Any person aggrieved by any action or decision of the Building Permit Officer concerning the administration of the provisions of this Article, may appeal to the Board of Commissioners. Such appeal must be filed, in writing, within 30 days after the decision or action of the Building Permit Officer.
Upon receipt of such appeal, the Board shall set a time and place, within not less than 10 nor more than 30 days, for the purpose of considering the appeal. Notice of the time and place at which the appeal will be considered shall be given to all parties.
Any person aggrieved by any decision of the Board may seek relief therefrom by appeal to court as provided by the laws of this commonwealth, including the Pennsylvania Flood Plain Management Act.
Identification. The identified floodplain area shall be those areas of the Township of Wilkins which are subject to the one-hundred-year flood, as identified in the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) dated October 4, 1995, and the accompanying maps, prepared for the township by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), or the most recent revision thereof. The Flood Insurance Study and map is on file in the office of the Township Secretary at 110 Peffer Road, Wilkins Township, where it may be examined.
FW (floodway area): the areas identified as "floodway" in the AE Zone in the Flood Insurance Study prepared by the FEMA. The term shall also include floodway areas which have been identified in other available studies or sources of information for those floodplain areas where no floodway has been identified in the Flood Insurance Study. For the purposes of this Article, the floodway is based upon the criteria that a certain area within the floodplain would be capable of carrying the waters of the one-hundred-year flood without increasing the water-surface elevation of that flood more than one foot at any point.
FF (flood-fringe area): the remaining portions of the one-hundred-year floodplain in those areas identified as an AE Zone in the Flood Insurance Study, where a floodway has been delineated. The basis for the outermost boundary of this area shall be the one-hundred-year flood elevations as shown in the flood profiles contained in the Flood Insurance Study.
In lieu of the above, the township may require the applicant to determine the elevation with hydrologic and hydraulic engineering techniques. Hydrologic and hydraulic analyses shall be undertaken only by professional engineers or others of demonstrated qualifications, who shall certify that the technical methods used correctly reflect currently accepted technical concepts. Studies, analyses, computations, etc., shall be submitted in sufficient detail to allow a thorough technical review by the township.
Changes in identification of area. The identified floodplain area may be revised or modified by the Board where studies or information provided by a qualified agency or person documents the need for such revision. However, prior to any such change, approval must be obtained from the Federal Insurance Administration (FIA).
Boundary disputes. Should a dispute concerning any identified floodplain boundary arise, an initial determination shall be made by the Township Planning Commission, and any party aggrieved by this decision may appeal to the Board. The burden of proof shall be on the appellant.
No encroachment, alteration or improvement of any kind shall be made to any watercourse until all adjacent municipalities which may be affected by such action have been notified by the municipality and until all required permits or approvals have been first obtained from the Department of Environmental Resources, Bureau of Dams and Waterway Management. In addition, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Pennsylvania Department of Community Affairs, Bureau of Community Planning, shall be notified prior to any alteration or relocation of any watercourse.
Any new construction, development, uses or activities allowed within any identified floodplain area shall be undertaken in strict compliance with the provisions contained in this Article and any other applicable codes, ordinances and regulations.
Any new construction, development, use, activity or encroachment that would cause any increase in flood heights shall be prohibited.
No new construction or development shall be allowed unless a permit is obtained from the Department of Environmental Resources, Bureau of Dams and Waterway Management.
Residential structures. Within any identified floodplain area, the lowest floor (including basement) of any new residential structure or any substantial improvement to an existing residential structure shall be at least one and one-half (11/2) feet above the one-hundred-year flood elevation. Fully enclosed spaces below the lowest floor shall be prohibited.
Within any identified floodplain area the lowest floor (including basement) of any new nonresidential structure, or any substantial improvement to an existing nonresidential structure shall be at least one and one-half (11/2) feet above the one-hundred-year flood elevation, or be designed and constructed so that the space enclosed by such structure shall remain either completely or essentially dry during any flood up to that height.
Any nonresidential structure or part thereof having a lowest floor which is not elevated to at least one and one-half (11/2) feet above the one-hundred-year flood elevation, shall be floodproofed in a completely or essentially dry manner in accordance with the W1 or W2 space-classification standards contained in the publication entitled "Flood-Proofing Regulations" published by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (June 1972, as amended March 1992), or with some other equivalent standard. All plans and specifications for such floodproofing shall be accompanied by a statement certified by a registered professional engineer or architect which states that the proposed design and methods of construction are in conformance with the above-referenced standards.
The structure shall not be designed or used for human habitation, but shall be limited to the parking of vehicles or to the storage of tools, materials and equipment related to the principal use or activity.
Floor area shall not exceed 600 square feet.
Power lines, wiring and outlets will be at least 1 1/2 feet above the one-hundred-year flood elevation.
Be no steeper than one vertical to two horizontal feet unless substantiated data justifying steeper slopes are submitted to and approved by the Building Permit Officer.
Drainage facilities. Storm drainage facilities shall be designed to convey the flow of stormwater runoff in a safe and efficient manner. The system shall ensure proper drainage along streets, and provide positive drainage away from buildings. The system shall also be designed to prevent the discharge of excess runoff onto adjacent properties.
Other utilities. All other utilities such as gas lines and electrical and telephone systems shall be located, elevated (where possible) and constructed to minimize the chance of impairment during a flood.
Storage. All materials that are buoyant, flammable, explosive or, in times of flooding, could be injurious to human, animal or plant life and not listed in § 72-17, Development which may endanger human life, shall be stored at or above the regulatory flood elevation and/or floodproofed to the maximum extent possible.
Paints or other finishes used at or below the regulatory flood elevation shall be of marine or water-resistant quality.
Fuel supply systems. All gas- and oil-supply systems shall be designed to prevent the infiltration of floodwaters into the system and discharges from the system into floodwaters. Additional provisions shall be made for the drainage of these systems in the event that floodwater infiltration occurs.
Within any identified floodway area, any structure of the kind described in Subsection A above shall be prohibited.
Where permitted within any floodplain area, any new or substantially improved structure of the kind described in Subsection A, above, shall be elevated or designed and constructed to remain completely dry up to at least 1 1/2 feet above the one-hundred-year flood and designed to prevent pollution from the structure or activity during the course of a one-hundred-year flood. Any such structure, or part thereof, that will be built below the regulatory flood elevation shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the standards for completely dry floodproofing contained in the publication "Flood-Proofing Regulations" (United States Army Corps of Engineers, June 1972, as amended March 1992) or with some other equivalent watertight standard.
Elevated so that the lowest floor of the manufactured home is 1 1/2 feet or more above the elevation of the one-hundred-year flood.
Anchored to resist flotation, collapse or lateral movement.
General. In accordance with the administrative regulations promulgated by the Department of Community Affairs to implement the Pennsylvania Flood Plain Management Act, the following activities shall be prohibited within any identified floodplain area unless a special permit has been issued by the township.
The commencement of or any construction of a new manufactured home park or manufactured home subdivision or substantial improvement to an existing manufactured home park or manufactured home subdivision.
A small-scale map showing the vicinity in which the proposed site is located.
The topography based upon the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929, showing existing and proposed contours at intervals of two feet.
The location of any existing bodies of water or watercourses, buildings, structures and other public or private facilities, including railroad tracks and facilities, and any other natural and man-made features affecting or affected by the proposed activity or development.
The location of the floodplain boundary line, information and spot elevations concerning the one-hundred-year flood elevations and information concerning the flow of water, including direction and velocities.
The location of all proposed buildings, structures, utilities, and any other improvements.
Cross section drawings for all proposed streets, drives, other accessways and parking areas showing all rights-of-way and pavement widths.
Certification from the applicant that the site upon which the activity or development proposed is an existing separate and single parcel owned by the applicant or the client he/she represents.
A statement certified by a registered professional engineer, architect, landscape architect, or other qualified person which contains a complete and accurate description of the nature and extent of pollution that might possibly occur from the development during the course of a one-hundred-year flood, including a statement concerning the effects such pollution may have on human life.
A statement certified by a registered professional engineer, architect or landscape architect, which contains a complete and accurate description of the effects the proposed development will have on one-hundred-year flood elevations and flows.
A statement certified by a registered professional engineer, architect or landscape architect which contains a complete and accurate description of the kinds and amounts of any loose buoyant materials or debris that may possibly exist or be located on the site below the one-hundred-year flood elevation and the effects such materials and debris may have on one-hundred-year flood elevations and flows.
Any other applicable permits such as but not limited to a permit for any activity regulated by the Department of Environmental Resources under Section 302 of Act 1978-166.
Within three working days following receipt of the application, a complete copy of the application and all accompanying documentation shall be forwarded to the County Planning Commission, by registered or certified mail, for its review and recommendations. Copies of the application shall also be forwarded to the Township Planning Commission and Township Engineer for review and comment.
If an application is received that is incomplete, the township shall notify the applicant, in writing, stating in what respect the application is deficient.
If the township decides to disapprove an application, it shall notify the applicant, in writing, of the reasons for the disapproval.
If the township approves an application, it shall file written notification, together with the application and all pertinent information, with the Department of Community Affairs, by registered or certified mail, within five working days after the date of approval.
Before issuing the special permit, the township shall allow the Department of Community Affairs 30 days after receipt of the notification by the Department to review the application and decision made by the township.
If the township does not receive any communication from the Department of Community Affairs during the thirty-day review period, it may issue a special permit to the applicant.
If the Department of Community Affairs should decide to disapprove an application, it shall notify the township and the applicant, in writing, of the reasons for the disapproval, and the township shall not issue the special permit.
In addition to the requirements of §§ 72-13 through 72-18 of this Article, the following minimum requirements shall also apply to any proposed development requiring a special permit. If there is any conflict between any of the following requirements and those in §§ 72-13 through 72-18 of this Article or in any other code, ordinance or regulation, the more restrictive provision shall apply.
The structure will survive inundation by waters of the one-hundred-year flood without any lateral movement or damage to either the structure itself or to any of its equipment or contents below the one-hundred-year flood elevation.
The lowest floor elevation will be at least one and one-half (11/2) feet above the one-hundred-year flood elevation.
The occupants of the structure can remain inside for an indefinite period of time and be safely evacuated at any time during the one-hundred-year flood.
All hydrologic and hydraulic analyses shall be undertaken only by professional engineers or others of demonstrated qualifications, who shall certify that the technical methods used correctly reflect currently accepted technical concepts. Studies, analyses, computations, etc., shall be submitted in sufficient detail to allow a thorough technical review by the township and the Department of Community Affairs.
Existing structures. The provisions of this Article 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 Subsection B shall apply.
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 Article.
Any modification, alteration, reconstruction or improvement of any kind to an existing structure to an extent or amount of less than 50% of its market value shall be elevated and/or floodproofed to the greatest extent possible.
General. If compliance with any of the requirements of this Article would result in an exceptional hardship to a prospective builder, developer or landowner, the township may, upon request, grant relief from the strict application of the requirements.
Except for a possible modification of the one-and-one-half-foot freeboard requirement involved, no variance shall be granted for any of the other requirements pertaining specifically to development regulated by special permit (§ 72-19) or to development which may endanger human life (§ 72-17).
In granting any variance, the township shall attach whatever reasonable conditions and safeguards it considers necessary in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare and to achieve the objectives of this Article.
That the granting of the variance will neither result in an unacceptable or prohibited increase in flood heights, additional threats to public safety or extraordinary public expense, nor create nuisances, cause fraud on or victimize the public or conflict with any other applicable state or local ordinances and regulations.
A complete record of all variance requests and related actions shall be maintained by the township. In addition, a report of all variances granted during the year shall be included in the annual report to the Federal Insurance Administration.

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