The following provisions shall apply whenever any improvement is made to an existing structure located within any identified floodplain area:
(A) 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 chapter;
(B) The above activity shall also address the requirements of the 34 Pa Code, as amended, and the 2009 IBC and the 2009 IRC;
(C) Within any Floodway Area/District (refer to § 151.046), no new construction or development shall be allowed, unless the appropriate permit is obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Regional Office;
(D) Any modification, alteration, reconstruction or improvement of any kind to an existing structure, in an extent or amount of less than 50% of its market value, shall be elevated and/or floodproofed to the greatest extent possible; and
(E) No expansion or enlargement of any existing structure shall be allowed within any Floodway Area/District that would cause any increase in BFE.
(Ord. 177, passed 2-24-2015)