(A) The Building Permit Officer shall issue a building permit only after it has been determined that the proposed work to be undertaken will be in conformance with the requirements of this and all other applicable codes and ordinances.
(B) Prior to the issuance of any zoning permit, the Building Permit Officer shall review the application for the permit 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) being 35 P.S. §§ 750.1 to 750.20; the Pennsylvania Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (Act 1978-325, as amended) being 32 P.S. §§ 693.1 to 693.27; the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Act (Act 1937-394, as amended) being 35 P.S. §§ 691.1 to 691.1001; and the U.S. Clean Water Act, § 404, 33 U.S.C. § 1344. No permit shall be issued until this determination has been made.
(C) In the case of existing structures, prior to the issuance of any development/building permit, the Development/Building Permit Officer shall review the history of repairs to the subject building, so that any repetitive loss issues can be addressed before the permit is issued.
(D) (1) No encroachment, alteration or improvement of any kind shall be made to any watercourse until all adjacent municipalities which may be affected by such action have been notified by the borough and until all required permits or approvals have been first obtained from the Department of Environmental Protection Regional Office.
(2) In addition, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development shall be notified by the borough prior to any alteration or relocation of any watercourse.
(Ord. 2009-1, passed 9-14-2009)