1. The Floodplain Administrator shall issue a floodplain development compliance certificate only after it has been determined that the proposed work to be undertaken will be in conformance with the requirements of this Chapter, and all other applicable codes and ordinances.
2. Should any construction or development involve a land development, as that term is defined in this Chapter, a land development plan shall be submitted to the Township Engineer for review under both this Chapter and the Township's subdivision and land development ordinance.
3. All other applicants shall provide the floodplain development compliance certificate to the individual or individuals having certification under the Pennsylvania UCC who shall be responsible for inspection of the proposed construction or development to assure its compliance with the Pennsylvania UCC.
4. Prior to the issuance of any floodplain development compliance certificate, the Floodplain Administrator shall review the floodplain development 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, 35 P.S. § 750.1); the Pennsylvania Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (Act 1978-325, as amended, 32 P.S. §§ 693.1-693.27); the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Act (Act 1937-394, as amended, 35 P.S. § 691.1); and the U.S. Clean Water Act, Section 404, 33, U.S.C. 1344. No Floodplain Development Compliance Certificate shall be issued until this determination has been made.
5. In the case of existing structures, prior to the issuance of a floodplain development compliance certificate, the Floodplain Administrator shall review the history of repairs to the existing structure, so that any cumulative substantial damage concerns can be addressed before the floodplain development compliance certificate is issued.
6. 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.
7. The Floodplain Administrator shall maintain in perpetuity all records associated with the requirements of this Chapter including, but not limited to, finished construction elevation data, permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
8. The Floodplain Administrator is the official responsible for submitting a biennial report to FEMA concerning the Township’s participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
9. The responsibility, authority, and means to implement the commitments of the Floodplain Administrator can be delegated from the individual identified. However, the ultimate responsibility lies with the individual appointed by the Township as the Floodplain Administrator.
10. The Floodplain Administrator shall consider the requirements of the 34 PA Code and the 2009 IBC and the 2009 IRC or the latest edition thereof adopted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
(Ord. 6-6-2016, 6/6/2016, § 8-303)