CHAPTER 152: FLOODPLAINS

Section

General Provisions

   152.001   Intent

   152.002   Applicability

   152.003   Abrogation and greater restrictions

   152.004   Severability

   152.005   Warning and disclaimer of liability

   152.006   Subdivision and development of land

Administration

   152.020   Building permits required

   152.021   Issuance of building permit

   152.022   Application procedures and requirements

   152.023   Review by County Conservation District

   152.024   Review of applications by others

   152.025   Changes

   152.026   Placards

   152.027   Start of construction

   152.028   Inspection and revocation

   152.029   Fees

   152.030   Enforcement; notices

   152.031   Appeals

Identification of Floodplain Areas

   152.045   Identification

   152.046   Description of floodplain areas

   152.047   Changes in identification of area

   152.048   Boundary disputes

Technical Provisions

   152.060   General

   152.061   Special requirements for FW, FE and FA areas

   152.062   Elevation and flood-proofing requirements

   152.063   Design and construction standards

   152.064   Development which may endanger human life

   152.065   Special requirements for manufactured homes

Activities Requiring Special Permits

   152.080   General

Existing Structures in Identified Floodplain Areas

   152.095   Existing structures

   152.096   Improvements

Variances

   152.110   General

   152.111   Variance procedures and conditions

Definitions

   152.125   General

   152.126   Specific definitions

   152.999   Penalty

GENERAL PROVISIONS

§ 152.001 INTENT.

   The intent of this chapter 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; and

   (E)   Comply with federal and state floodplain management requirements.

(Ord. 2009-1, passed 9-14-2009)

§ 152.002 APPLICABILITY.

   (A)   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 borough unless a building permit has been obtained from the Building Permit Officer.

   (B)   A building permit shall not be required for minor repairs to existing buildings or structures.

(Ord. 2009-1, passed 9-14-2009) Penalty, see § 152.999