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Dover Township Overview
Dover Township, PA Code of Ordinances
Chapter 4
Buildings
Part 1
Floodplain Building Regulations
A.   General Provisions
§ 4-101.   Intent
§ 4-102.   Applicability
§ 4-103.   Abrogation and Greater Restrictions
§ 4-104.   Severability
§ 4-105.   Warning and Disclaimer of Liability
B.   Administration
§ 4-111.   Designation of the Floodplain Administrator
§ 4-112.   Permits Required
§ 4-113.   Duties and Responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator
§ 4-114.   Application Procedures and Requirements
§ 4-115.   Review by County Conservation District
§ 4-116.   Review of Application by Others
§ 4-117.   Changes
§ 4-118.   Placards
§ 4-119.   Start of Construction
§ 4-120.   Enforcement
§ 4-121.   Appeals
C.   Identification of Floodplain Areas
§ 4-131.   Identification
§ 4-132.   Description and Special Requirements of Identified Floodplain Areas
§ 4-133.   Changes in Identification of Area
§ 4-134.   Boundary Disputes
§ 4-135.   Jurisdictional Boundary Changes
D.   Technical Provisions
§ 4-141.   General
§ 4-142.   Elevation and Floodproofing Requirements
§ 4-143.   Design and Construction Standards
§ 4-144.   Development Which May Endanger Human Life
§ 4-145.   Special Requirements for Subdivisions and Development
§ 4-146.   Special Requirements for Manufactured Homes
§ 4-147.   Special Requirements for Recreational Vehicles
E.   Activities Requiring Special Permits
§ 4-151.   General
§ 4-152.   Application Requirements for Special Permits
§ 4-153.   Application Review Procedures
§ 4-154.   Special Technical Requirements
F.   Existing Structures in Identified Floodplain Areas
§ 4-171.   Existing Structures
§ 4-172.   Improvements
G.   Variances
§ 4-181.   General
§ 4-182.   Variance Procedures and Conditions
H.   Definitions
§ 4-191.   General
§ 4-192.   Specific Definitions
Part 2
Building Lot Grading Regulations
§ 4-201.   Additional Information Required
§ 4-202.   Site Plan Required
§ 4-203.   Fees
§ 4-204.   Violation
§ 4-205.   Penalties
Part 1
Floodplain Building Regulations
A. General Provisions
§ 4-101.   Intent.
   The intent of this Part is to:
      A.   Promote the general health, welfare, and safety of the community.
      B.   Encourage the utilization of appropriate construction practices in order to prevent or minimize flood damage in the future.
      C.   Minimize danger to public health by protecting water supply and natural drainage.
      D.   Reduce financial burdens imposed on the community, its governmental units, and its residents, by preventing excessive development in areas subject to flooding.
      E.   Comply with federal and state floodplain management requirements.
(Ord. 2015-07, 11/23/2015)
§ 4-102.   Applicability.
   1.   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 of Dover unless a permit has been obtained from the Floodplain Administrator.
   2.   A permit shall not be required for minor repairs to existing buildings or structures.
(Ord. 2015-07, 11/23/2015)
§ 4-103.   Abrogation and Greater Restrictions.
   This Part supersedes any other conflicting provisions which may be in effect in identified floodplain areas. However, any other Part 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 Part, the more restrictive shall apply.
(Ord. 2015-07, 11/23/2015)
§ 4-104.   Severability.
   If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Part shall be declared invalid for any reason whatsoever, such a decision shall not affect the remaining portions of the Part, which shall remain in full force and effect, and for this purpose the provisions of this Part are hereby declared to be severable.
(Ord. 2015-07, 11/23/2015)
§ 4-105.   Warning and Disclaimer of Liability.
   1.   The degree of flood protection sought by the provisions of this Part 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 Part 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.
   2.   This Part shall not create liability on the part of the Township of Dover or any officer or employee thereof for any flood damages that result from reliance on this Part or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.
(Ord. 2015-07, 11/23/2015)
B. Administration
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