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F. Existing Structures in Identified Floodplain Areas
§ 4-171.   Existing Structures.
   The provisions of this Part 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 § 4-172 shall apply.
(Ord. 2015-07, 11/23/2015)
§ 4-172.   Improvements.
   The following provisions shall apply whenever any improvement is made to an existing structure located within any identified floodplain area:
      A.   No expansion or enlargement of an existing structure shall be allowed within any Floodway Area/District that would cause any increase in BFE.
      B.   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 Part.
      C.   The above activity shall also address the requirements of the 34 PA Code, as amended and the 2009 IBC and the 2009 IRC or most recent revision thereof adopted by the State of Pennsylvania.
      D.   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.
      E.    Any modification, alteration, reconstruction, or improvement of any kind that meets the definition of “repetitive loss” shall be undertaken only in full compliance with the provisions of this Part.
(Ord. 2015-07, 11/23/2015)
G. Variances
§ 4-181.   General.
   If compliance with any of the requirements of this Part would result in an exceptional hardship to a prospective builder, developer or landowner, the Township of Dover may, upon request, grant relief from the strict application of the requirements.
(Ord. 2015-07, 11/23/2015)
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