1. Any nonresidential structure, or part thereof, having a lowest floor which is not elevated to at least one and one-half feet above the 100-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 “Floodproofing Regulations” published by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (June, 1972) 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.
2 District Boundary Changes. The delineation of any of the floodplain districts may be revised by the Borough where natural or man-made changes have occurred and/or more detailed studies conducted or undertaken by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, a River Basin Commission or other qualified agency or individual documents the notification for such change. However, prior to any such change, approval must be obtained from the Federal Insurance Administration (FIA).
3. Interpretation of District Boundaries. Initial interpretations of the boundaries of the floodplain districts shall be made by the Zoning Officer. Should a dispute arise concerning the boundaries of any of the districts, the Zoning Hearing Board shall make the necessary determination. The person questioning or contesting the location of the district boundary shall be given a reasonable opportunity to present his case to the Board and to submit his own technical evidence if he so desires.
4. Within any identified floodplain district, fully enclosed spaces below the lowest floor of any new or substantially improved structure shall be prohibited.
5. All uses, activities and development occurring with any floodplain district shall be undertaken only in strict compliance with the provisions of this Part and with all other applicable codes and ordinances such as the Uniform Construction Code, and the local subdivision and land development ordinance. In addition, all such uses, activities and development shall be undertaken only in compliance with Federal or State law including §404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972, 33 U.S.C. §1334.
6. Under no circumstance shall any use, activity and/or development adversely affect the capacity of the channels or floodways of any watercourse, drainage ditch, or any other drainage facility or system.
7. Prior to any proposed alteration or relocation of any stream, watercourse, etc., within the Borough, a permit shall be obtained from the Department of Environmental Protection, Dam Safety, Obstructions and Stormwater Management Division. Further, notification of the proposal by the Borough shall be given to all affected adjacent municipalities. Copies of such notifications shall be forwarded to both the Federal Insurance Administration and the Department of Community and Economic Development.
(Ord. 935, 5/10/2018, §27-1205)