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Timestamp: 2019-04-25 15:56:02+00:00

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§ 204-7 Designation of Floodplain Administrator.
§ 204-9 Duties and responsibilities of Floodplain Administrator.
§ 204-10 Application procedures and requirements.
§ 204-11 Review by County Conservation District.
§ 204-12 Review of application by others.
§ 204-13 Other permitted issuance requirements.
§ 204-16 Start of construction.
§ 204-17 Inspection and revocation.
§ 204-19 Enforcement; violations and penalties.
The Zoning Officer, unless otherwise designated by Borough Council, is hereby appointed to administer and enforce this chapter and is referred to herein as the Floodplain Administrator. The Floodplain Administrator may fulfill the duties and responsibilities set forth in these regulations, delegate duties and responsibilities set forth in these regulations to qualified technical personnel, plan examiners, inspectors, and other employees, or 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 President of Council.
A permit shall be required before any construction or development is undertaken within any area of the Borough of Hellertown.
Prior to the issuance of any permit, the Floodplain Administrator shall review the application for the 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); and the U.S. Clean Water Act, Section 404, 33 U.S.C. § 1344. No permit shall be issued until this determination has been made.
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 750.1 et seq.
In the case of existing structures, prior to the issuance of any development permit, the Floodplain Administrator shall review the history of repairs to the subject building, so that any repetitive loss issues can be addressed before the permit is issued.
In the discharge of his/her duties, the Floodplain Administrator 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 chapter.
In the event the Floodplain Administrator 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 Floodplain Administrator shall revoke the permit and report such fact to the Borough Council for whatever action it considers necessary.
The Floodplain Administrator shall maintain in perpetuity all records associated with the requirements of this chapter, including, but not limited to, permitting, inspection and enforcement.
The Floodplain Administrator shall consider the requirements of the 34 PA Code and the 2009 IBC and the 2009 IRC, or latest revisions thereof.
Name, address, phone number, and email (if available) of applicant.
Name, address, phone number, and email (if available) of owner of land on which proposed construction is to occur.
Name, address, phone number, and email (if available) of contractor.
All such proposals are consistent with the need to minimize flood damage and conform with the requirements of this and all other applicable codes and ordinances.
All utilities and facilities, such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems are located and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage.
Adequate drainage is provided so as to reduce exposure to flood hazards.
Structures will be anchored to prevent floatation, collapse, or lateral movement.
Building materials are flood resistant.
Appropriate practices that minimize flood damage have been used.
Electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, air-conditioning equipment, and other service facilities have been designed and located to prevent water entry or accumulation.
A completed permit application form.
Supplemental information as may be necessary under 34 PA Code, the 2009 IBC or the 2009 IRC.
Documentation, certified by a registered professional engineer or architect, to show that the cumulative effect of any proposed development within an AE Area/District without floodway (See § 204-22B.), when combined with all other existing and anticipated development, will not increase the base flood elevation more than one foot at any point.
The amount, location and purpose of any materials or substances referred to in §§ 204-28F and 204-29 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 § 204-29 during a base flood.
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 Floodplain Administrator to the County Conservation District for review and comment prior to the issuance of a permit. The recommendations of the Conservation District shall be considered by the Floodplain Administrator for possible incorporation into the proposed plan.
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.
Prior to the issuance of any permit, the applicant shall apply for and obtain all other necessary government permits, such as those required by commonwealth and federal laws. Copies of such approvals shall be provided to the Floodplain Administrator.
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.
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.
Work on the proposed construction or development shall begin within 180 days after the date of issuance and shall 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 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, which sets forth sufficient and reasonable cause for the Floodplain Administrator to approve such a request, and the original permit is compliant with the ordinance and FIRM/FIS in effect at the time the extension is granted.
During the construction period, the Floodplain Administrator, Building Codes Official, or other Borough-authorized official may inspect the premises to determine that the work is progressing in compliance with the information provided on the permit application and with all applicable Borough laws and ordinances. In the event the inspection reveals 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 an applicant, the Floodplain Administrator shall provide notice and assess a penalty per § 204-19, Enforcement; violations and penalties.
Applications for a permit shall be accompanied by a fee, payable to the Borough. Such fee shall be in the amount as specified by Borough Council resolution or ordinance.
Contain an outline of remedial actions which, if taken, will effect compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
Penalties. Any person who fails to comply with any or all of the requirements or provisions of this chapter or who fails or refuses to comply with any notice, order of direction of the Floodplain Administrator or any other authorized employee of the municipality shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall pay a fine to the Borough of Hellertown of not less than $25 nor more than $600 plus costs of prosecution. In addition to the above penalties, all other actions are hereby reserved, including an action in equity for the proper enforcement of this chapter. The imposition of a fine or penalty for any violation of, or noncompliance with, this chapter 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 noncompliance within a reasonable time. Any development initiated or any structure or building constructed, reconstructed, enlarged, altered, or relocated, in noncompliance with this chapter, may be declared by the Borough Council to be a public nuisance and abatable as such.
Any person aggrieved by any action or decision of the Floodplain Administrator concerning the administration of the provisions of this chapter may appeal to the Zoning Hearing Board. Such appeal must be filed, in writing, within 30 days after the decision, determination or action of the Floodplain Administrator.
Upon receipt of such appeal, the Zoning Hearing Board shall set a time and place, within not less than 10, or not 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.

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