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Timestamp: 2020-08-13 02:35:04
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Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 30', '§ 30', '§ 30', '§ 30', '§ 30', '§ 30', '§ 30', '§ 30', '§ 30', '§ 30', '§ 30', '§ 1344', '§ 30', '§ 30', '§ 30', '§ 30', '§ 30']

Borough of Lake City, PA Administration
Ch 30 Art III Administration
§ 30-6 Designation of Floodplain Administrator.
§ 30-7 Permits required.
§ 30-8 Duties and responsibilities of Floodplain Administrator.
§ 30-9 Application procedures and requirements.
§ 30-10 Review of application by County Conservation District.
§ 30-11 Review of application by other agencies and individuals.
§ 30-12 Changes to application, permit or plans.
§ 30-13 Placards.
§ 30-14 Start of construction; time limits.
§ 30-15 Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 30-16 Appeals.
The Zoning Officer is hereby appointed to administer and enforce this chapter and is referred to herein as the "Floodplain Administrator." The Floodplain Administrator may 1) fulfill the duties and responsibilities set forth in these regulations; 2) delegate duties and responsibilities set forth in these regulations to qualified technical personnel, plan examiners, inspectors, and other employees, or 3) 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 Chief Executive Officer.
A permit shall be required before any construction or development is undertaken within any area of the Borough of Lake City.
Prior to the issuance of any permit, the Floodplain Administrator shall review the permit application 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);[1] the Pennsylvania Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (Act 1978-325, as amended);[2] the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Act (Act 1937-394, as amended);[3] 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.
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 Council for whatever action it considers necessary.
The Floodplain Administrator shall maintain all records associated with the requirements of this chapter, including, but not limited to, finished construction elevation data, permitting, inspection and enforcement.
The Floodplain Administrator shall consider the requirements of the 34 Pa. Code and the 2009 International Building Code (IBC) and the 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) or latest revisions thereof.
Application for such a permit shall be made, in writing, to the Floodplain Administrator on forms supplied by the Borough of Lake City. Such application shall contain the following:
The name and address of the owner of the land on which proposed construction is to occur.
A brief description of proposed work and estimated cost, including a breakout of flood-related cost and the market value of the building before the flood damage occurred, where appropriate.
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 § 30-18A) when combined with all other existing and anticipated development, will not increase the base flood elevation more than one foot at any point.
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 base 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.
Detailed information needed to determine compliance with § 30-24F, Storage, and § 30-25, Development that may endanger human life, including:
The amount, location and purpose of any materials or substances referred to in §§ 30-24F and 30-25 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 § 30-25 during a base flood.
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 and 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, which sets forth sufficient and reasonable cause for the Floodplain Administrator to approve such a request, is submitted by the applicant.
Allow a reasonable time, not to exceed a period of 30 days, for the performance of any act it requires.
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 or 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 Borough of Lake City 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. 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 Council to be a public nuisance and abatable as such.
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.
Any person aggrieved by any decision of the Zoning Hearing Board may seek relief therefrom by appeal to a court, as provided by the laws of this state, including the Pennsylvania Flood Plain Management Act.[1]