A. 
Building permits are required in order to determine whether all new construction or substantial improvements are:
(1) 
Designed (or modified) and adequately anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement.
(2) 
Constructed with materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage.
(3) 
Constructed by methods and practices that minimize flood damage.
B. 
The basic format of the building permit shall include the following:
(1) 
Name and address of the applicant.
(2) 
Name and address of the owner of the land on which the proposed construction is to occur.
(3) 
Name and address of the contractor.
(4) 
Site location.
(5) 
Brief description of the proposed work and estimated cost.
(6) 
A plan of the site showing the exact size and location of the proposed construction, as well as any existing buildings or structures.
(7) 
A listing of other permits required and obtained.
C. 
If any proposed construction or development is located entirely or partially within any identified floodplain area, applicants for building permits shall provide all the necessary information in sufficient detail and clarity to enable the Building Code Official to determine that all such proposals are consistent with the need to minimize flood damage and conform to the requirements of this and all other applicable codes and ordinances; all utilities and facilities, such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems, are located and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage; and adequate drainage is provided so as to reduce exposure to flood hazards. Applicants shall file the following minimum information plus any other pertinent information (e.g., any or all of the technical information contained in § 70-13) as may be required by the Borough Engineer to make the above determination:
[Amended 11-11-2009 by Ord. No. 540]
(1) 
A completed building permit application form.
(2) 
A plan of the entire site, clearly and legibly drawn at a scale of one inch being equal to 100 feet or less, showing the following:
(a) 
North arrow, scale and date.
(b) 
Topographic contour lines, if available.
(c) 
All property and lot lines, including dimensions, and the size of the site expressed in acres or square feet.
(d) 
The location of all existing and proposed buildings, structures and other improvements, including the location of any existing or proposed subdivision and land development.
(e) 
The location of all existing streets, drives and other accessways.
(f) 
The location of any existing bodies of water or watercourses, identified floodplain areas and, if available, information pertaining to the floodway and the flow of water, including direction and velocities.
(3) 
Plans of all proposed buildings, structures and other improvements, drawn at a suitable scale showing the following:
(a) 
The proposed lowest floor elevation of any proposed building based upon North American Vertical Datum of 1988.
(b) 
The elevation of the one-hundred-year flood.
(c) 
If available, information concerning flood depths, pressures, velocities, impact and uplift forces and other factors associated with a one-hundred-year flood.
(d) 
Detailed information concerning any proposed floodproofing measures.
(e) 
Supplemental information as may be necessary under 34 Pa. Code, Chapters 401 through 405, as amended, Sections 1612.5.1, 104.7 and 109.3 of the 2003 IBC and Sections R106.1.3 and R104.7 of the 2003 IRC.
(4) 
The following data and documentation:
(a) 
A document, certified by a registered professional engineer or architect, which states that the proposed construction or development has been adequately designed to withstand the pressures, velocities, impact and uplift forces associated with the one-hundred-year flood. Such statement shall include a description of the type and extent of floodproofing measures which have been incorporated into the design of the structure and/or the development.
(b) 
Detailed information needed to determine compliance with § 70-12D(5), Storage, and § 70-13A, Development which may endanger human life, including:
[1] 
The amount, location and purpose of any materials or substances referred to in §§ 70-12 and 70-13 which are intended to be used, produced, stored or otherwise maintained on site.
[2] 
A description of the safeguards incorporated into the design of the proposed structure to prevent leaks or spills of the dangerous materials or substances listed in § 70-12 during the one-hundred-year flood.
(c) 
The appropriate component of the Department of Environmental Protection's Planning Module for Land Development.
(d) 
Where any excavation of grading is proposed, a plan meeting the requirements of the Department of Environmental Protection to implement and maintain erosion and sedimentation control.
D. 
Minimum floodproofing standards. In order to prevent excessive damage to buildings and structures, the following restrictions shall apply to all new construction and to construction of substantial improvements to existing structures occurring in the Floodplain District:
(1) 
Basements and lowest floors. All new construction and substantial improvements of residential structures must have the lowest floor (including basement) elevated to the base flood elevation plus a one-and-one-half-foot freeboard. Fully enclosed spaces below the lowest floor shall be prohibited. All new construction and substantial improvements of nonresidential structures or part thereof not elevated to at least 1 1/2 feet above the one-hundred-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 the United States 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 engineer or architect stating the proposed design and methods of construction are in accordance with the above-referenced standards.
(2) 
Fill. If fill is used to raise the finished surface of the lowest floor to the base flood elevation:
(a) 
Fill shall extend laterally at least 15 feet beyond the building line from all points. The provisions contained in the 2003 IBC (Sections 1801.1 and 1803.4) shall be utilized.
[Amended 11-11-2009 by Ord. No. 540]
(b) 
Fill shall consist of soil or rock materials only. Sanitary landfills shall not be permitted.
(c) 
Fill material shall be compacted to provide the necessary stability and resistance to erosion, scouring or settling.
(d) 
Fill slopes shall be no steeper than one vertical on two horizontal, unless substantiating data justifying steeper slopes are submitted to and approved by the Borough Engineer.
(e) 
Fill shall be used only to the extent to which it does not adversely affect adjacent properties.
(3) 
Placement of buildings, structures and manufactured homes.
[Amended 11-11-2009 by Ord. No. 540]
(a) 
All buildings and structures shall be constructed and placed on the lot so as to offer the minimum obstruction to the flow of water and shall be designed to have a minimum obstruction effect upon the flow and height of floodwater. All buildings shall be placed on a permanent structure.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection B(3)(b) through (d), regarding placement and drainage applicable to mobile homes, which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed 11-11-2009 by Ord. No. 540. See now Subsection D(3.1).
(3.1) 
Special requirements for manufactured homes.
[Added 11-11-2009 by Ord. No. 540]
(a) 
Within any FW (Floodway Area), manufactured homes shall be prohibited.
(b) 
Within any FA (General Floodplain Area) or FE (Special Floodplain Area), manufactured homes shall be prohibited within the area measured 50 feet landward from the top-of-bank of any watercourse.
(c) 
Where permitted within any floodplain area, all manufactured homes, and any improvements thereto, shall be:
[1] 
Placed on a permanent foundation.
[2] 
Elevated so that the lowest floor of the manufactured home is 1 1/2 feet or more above the elevation of the one-hundred-year flood.
[3] 
Anchored to resist flotation, collapse, or lateral movement.
[4] 
Installation of manufactured homes shall be done in accordance with the manufacturers' installation instructions as provided by the manufacturer. Where the applicant cannot provide the above information, the requirements of Appendix E of the 2003 International Residential Building Code or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Permanent Foundations for Manufactured Housing, 1984 Edition, draft or latest revision thereto, and 34 Pa. Code Chapters 401 through 405, shall apply.
[5] 
Consideration shall be given to the installation requirements of the 2003 IBC (Appendix G, Section 501.1-3) and the 2003 IRC (Sections R323.2, R323.3, R102.7.1, and Appendix AE101, 604 and 605) or the most recent revisions thereto and 34 Pa. Code Chapters 401 through 405, as amended, where appropriate and/or applicable to units where the manufacturers' standards for anchoring cannot be provided or were not established for the units' proposed installation.
(4) 
Anchoring.
(a) 
All buildings and structures shall be firmly anchored in accordance with accepted engineering practices to prevent flotation, collapse and lateral movement, thus reducing the threat to life and property and decreasing the possibility of the blockage of bridge openings and other restricted sections of the watercourse.
(b) 
All air ducts, large pipes and storage tanks located at or below the regulatory flood elevation shall be firmly anchored to resist flotation.
(c) 
All manufactured homes shall be anchored to resist flotation, collapse or lateral movement by providing over-the-top and frame ties to ground anchors. Specifically:
[Amended 11-11-2009 by Ord. No. 540]
[1] 
Over-the-top ties shall be provided at each of the four corners of the manufactured home, with two additional ties per side at intermediate locations and with manufactured homes less than 50 feet long requiring one additional tie per side.
[2] 
Frame ties shall be provided at each corner of the home, with five additional ties per side at intermediate points and with manufactured homes less than 50 feet long requiring four additional ties per side.
[3] 
All components of the anchoring system shall be capable of carrying a force of 4,800 pounds.
[4] 
Any additions to a manufactured home shall be similarly anchored.
(d) 
The design and construction requirements of the UCC pertaining to this subsection as referred to in 34 Pa. Code (Chapters 401 through 405, as amended) and contained in the 2003 IBC (Sections 1605.2.2, 1605.3.1.2, 1612.4 and Appendix G501.3), the IRC (Sections R301.1 and R323.1.1) and ASCE 24-98 (Section 5.6) shall be utilized.
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(5) 
Storage. All materials that are buoyant, flammable, explosive or, in times of flooding, could be injurious to human, animal or plant life and not listed in § 70-13 shall be stored at or above the regulatory flood elevation and/or floodproofed to the maximum extent possible.
(6) 
Placement of buildings and structures. All buildings and structures shall be designed, located and constructed so as to offer the minimum obstruction to the flow of water and shall be designed to have the minimum effect upon the flow and height of floodwater.
(7) 
Floors, walls and ceilings.
(a) 
Wood flooring used at or below the regulatory flood elevation shall be installed to accommodate a lateral expansion of the flooring, perpendicular to the flooring grain, without causing structural damage to the building.
(b) 
Plywood used at or below the regulatory flood elevation shall be of a marine or water-resistant variety.
(c) 
Walls and ceilings at or below the regulatory flood elevation shall be designed and constructed of materials that are water resistant and will withstand inundation.
(d) 
Windows, doors and other components at or below the regulatory flood elevation shall be made of metal or other water-resistant material.
(e) 
The provisions of the UCC pertaining to this subsection and referenced in 34 Pa. Code (Chapters 401 through 405, as amended) and contained in the 2003 IBC (Sections 801.1.3, 1403.2, 1403.4, 1403.6 and 1404.2), the 2003 IRC (Sections R323.1.7 and R501.3) and ASCE 24-98 (Chapter 6) shall be utilized.
[Added 11-11-2009 by Ord. No. 540]
(8) 
Paints and adhesives.
(a) 
Paints or other finishes used at or below the regulatory flood elevation shall be of marine or water-resistant quality.
(b) 
Adhesives used at or below the regulatory flood elevation shall be of a marine or water-resistant variety.
(c) 
All wooden components (doors, trim, cabinets, etc.) shall be finished with a marine or water-resistant paint or other finishing material.
(d) 
The standards and specifications contained in 34 Pa. Code (Chapters 401 through 405, as amended) the 2003 IBC (Sections 801.1.3, 1403.7 and Appendix G) and the 2003 IRC (Section R323.1.7) shall be utilized.
[Added 11-11-2009 by Ord. No. 540]
(9) 
Electrical components.
(a) 
Electrical distribution panels shall be at least three feet above the one-hundred-year flood elevation.
(b) 
Separate electrical circuits shall serve lower levels and shall be dropped from above.
(c) 
The provisions pertaining to the above provisions and referenced in the UCC and 34 Pa. Code (Chapters 401 through 405) as amended and contained in the 2003 IBC (Section 1612.4), the IRC (Section R323.1.5), the 2000 IFGC (Sections R301.5 and R1601.3.8) and ASCE 24 (Chapter 8) shall be utilized.
[Added 11-11-2009 by Ord. No. 540]
(10) 
Equipment. Water heaters, furnaces, air-conditioning and ventilating units and other electrical, mechanical or utility equipment or apparatus shall not be located below the regulatory flood elevation.
(a) 
The provisions pertaining to the above provision and referenced in the UCC and 34 Pa. Code (Chapters 401 through 405) as amended and contained in the 2003 IBC (Section 1612.4), the 2003 IRC (Sections R323.1.5) the 2000 IFGC (Sections R301.5 and R1601.3.8) and ASCE 24 (Chapter 8) shall be utilized.
[Added 11-11-2009 by Ord. No. 540]
(11) 
Fuel supply systems. All gas and oil supply systems shall be designed to prevent the infiltration of floodwaters into the system and discharges from the system into floodwaters. Additional provisions shall be made for the drainage of these systems in the event that floodwater infiltration occurs.
(12) 
Drainage facilities. Storm drainage facilities shall be designed to convey the flow of stormwater runoff in a safe and efficient manner. The system shall insure proper drainage along streets, and provide positive drainage away from buildings. The system shall also be designed to prevent the discharge of excess runoff onto adjacent properties. The provisions contained in the 2003 IBC (Appendix G401.5) shall be utilized.
[Added 11-11-2009 by Ord. No. 540]
(13) 
Water and sanitary sewer facilities and systems.
[Added 11-11-2009 by Ord. No. 540]
(a) 
All new or replacement water and sanitary sewer facilities and systems shall be located, designed and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damages and the infiltration of floodwaters.
(b) 
Sanitary sewer facilities and systems shall be designed to prevent the discharge of untreated sewage into floodwaters.
(c) 
No part of any on-site sewage system shall be located within any identified floodplain area except in strict compliance with all state and local regulations for such systems. If any such system is permitted, it shall be located so as to avoid impairment to it, or contamination from it, during a flood.
(d) 
The design and construction provisions of the UCC and 34 Pa. Code (Chapters 401 through 405 as amended) and contained in the 2003 IBC (Appendix G. Sections 401.3 and 401.4), the 2003 IRC (Section 323.1.6), the ASCE 24-98 (Section 8.3), FEMA No. 348, Protecting Building Utilities From Flood Damages, and the International Private Sewage Disposal Code (Chapter 3) shall be utilized.
(14) 
Other utilities. All other utilities such as gas lines, electrical and telephone systems shall be located, elevated (where possible) and constructed to minimize the chance of impairment during a flood.
[Added 11-11-2009 by Ord. No. 540]
(15) 
Streets. The finished elevation of all new streets shall be no more than one foot below the regulatory flood elevation.
[Added 11-11-2009 by Ord. No. 540]
[Added 11-11-2009 by Ord. No. 540]
A. 
Building permits required. Building permits shall be required before any construction or development is undertaken within any area of the Borough.
B. 
Issuance of building permit.
(1) 
The Building Code Official 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.
(2) 
Prior to the issuance of any zoning permit, the Building Code Official 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); [1]the Pennsylvania Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (Act 1978-325, as amended);[2] the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Act (Act 1937-394, as amended);[3] and the U.S. Clean Water Act, Section 404, 33 U.S.C. § 1344. No permit shall be issued until this determination has been made.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 35 P.S. § 750.1 et seq.
[2]
Editor's Note: See 32 P.S. § 93.1 et seq.
[3]
Editor's Note: See 35 P.S. § 691.1 et seq.
(3) 
In the case of existing structures, prior to the issuance of any development/building permit, the Building Code Official shall review the history of repairs to the subject building, so that any repetitive loss issues can be addressed before the permit is issued.
(4) 
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.
(5) 
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.
C. 
Review of application by others. A copy of all plans and applications for any proposed construction or development in any identified floodplain area to be considered for approval may be submitted by the Building Code Official to any other appropriate agencies and/or individuals (e.g., Planning Commission, Municipal Engineer, County Conservation District, etc.) for review and comment.
D. 
Changes. After the issuance of a building permit by the Building Code Official, no changes of any kind shall be made to the application, permit or any of the plans, specifications or other documents submitted with the application without the written consent or approval of the Building Code Official. Requests for any such change shall be in writing, and shall be submitted by the applicant to Building Code Official for consideration.
E. 
Placards. In addition to the building permit, the Building Code Official shall issue a placard which shall be displayed on the premises during the time construction is in progress. This placard shall show the number of the building permit and the date of its issuance and be signed by the Building Code Official.
F. 
Start of construction.
(1) 
Work on the proposed construction and/or development shall begin within six months and shall be completed within 12 months after the date of issuance of the building permit or the permit shall expire unless a time extension is granted, in writing, by the Building Code Official. Construction and/or development shall be considered to have started with the preparation of land, land clearing, grading, filling, excavation of basement, footings, piers, or foundations, erection of temporary forms, the installation of piling under proposed subsurface footings, or the installation of sewer, gas and water pipes, or electrical or other service lines from the street.
(2) 
Time extensions shall be granted only if a written request is submitted by the applicant, which sets forth sufficient and reasonable cause for the Building Code Official to approve such a request.
G. 
Inspection and revocation.
(1) 
During the construction period, the Building Code Official or other authorized official shall inspect the premises to determine that the work is progressing in compliance with the information provided on the permit application and with all applicable municipal laws and ordinances. He shall make as many inspections during and upon completion of the work as are necessary.
(2) 
In the discharge of his duties, the Building Code Official 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.
(3) 
In the event the Building Code Official discovers that the work does not comply with the permit application or any applicable laws and ordinances, or that there has been a false statement or misrepresentation by any applicant, the Building Code Official shall revoke the building permit and report such fact to the Council for whatever action it considers necessary.
(4) 
A record of all such inspections and violations of this chapter shall be maintained.
(5) 
The requirements of the 34 Pa. Code Chapters 401 through 405 and the IBC (Sections 109.3.3, 1612.5.1, 104.7 and 103.8) and the 2003 IRC (Sections R106.1.3, 109.1.3 and R104.7) or latest revisions thereof pertaining to elevation certificates and record retention shall be considered.
H. 
Fees. Applications for a building permit shall be accompanied by a fee, payable to the municipality based upon the estimated cost of the proposed construction as determined by the Building Code Official at the following rates:
Estimated Cost
Fee
$0 to $200
$0
$201 to $1,000
$5
Each additional $1,000 or part thereof beyond the first $1,000
$1
I. 
Enforcement.
(1) 
Notices. Whenever the Building Code Official or other authorized municipal representative determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe that there has been a violation of any provisions of this chapter, or of any regulations adopted pursuant thereto, the Building Code Official shall give notice of such alleged violation as hereinafter provided. Such notice shall:
(a) 
Be in writing;
(b) 
Include a statement of the reasons for its issuance;
(c) 
Allow a reasonable time not to exceed a period of 30 days for the performance of any act it requires;
(d) 
Be served upon the property owner or his agent as the case may require; provided, however, that such notice or order shall be deemed to have been properly served upon such owner or agent when a copy thereof has been served with such notice by any other method authorized or required by the laws of this state;
(e) 
Contain an outline of remedial action which, if taken, will effect compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
(2) 
Penalties. Any person who fails to comply with any or all of the requirements or provisions of this chapter or who fails or refuses to comply with any notice, order of direction of the Building Code Official or any other authorized employee of the municipality shall be guilty of an offense and, upon conviction, shall pay a fine to Borough of not less than $25 nor more than $600 plus costs of prosecution. In default of such payment, such person shall be imprisoned in county prison for a period not to exceed 10 days. Each day during which any violation of this chapter continues shall constitute a separate offense. In addition to the above penalties all other actions are hereby reserved including an action in equity for the proper enforcement of this chapter. The imposition of a fine or penalty for any violation of, or noncompliance with, this chapter shall not excuse the violation or noncompliance or permit it to continue and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations and noncompliances within a reasonable time. Any development initiated or any structure or building constructed, reconstructed, enlarged, altered, or relocated, in noncompliance with this chapter may be declared by the Council to be a public nuisance and abatable as such.
J. 
Appeals.
(1) 
Any person aggrieved by any action or decision of the Building Code Official concerning the administration of the provisions of this chapter, may appeal to the Council. Such appeal must be filed, in writing, within 30 days after the decision, determination or action of the Building Code Official.
(2) 
Upon receipt of such appeal the Council shall set a time and place, within not less than 10 nor more than 30 days, for the purpose of considering the appeal. Notice of the time and place at which the appeal will be considered shall be given to all parties.
(3) 
Any person aggrieved by any decision of the Council may seek relief therefrom by appeal to court, as provided by the laws of this commonwealth including the Pennsylvania Flood Plain Management Act.[4]
[4]
Editor's Note: See 32 P.S. § 679.101 et seq.
A. 
Development which may endanger human life.
(1) 
In accordance with the Pennsylvania Flood Plain Management Act[1] and the regulations adopted by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development as required by the Act, any new or substantially improved structure which will be used for the production or storage of any of the following dangerous materials or substances; will be used for any activity requiring the maintenance of a supply of more than 550 gallons, or other comparable volume, of any of the following dangerous materials or substances on the premises; or will involve the production, storage or use of any amount of radioactive substances shall be subject to the provisions of this section, in addition to all other applicable provisions. The following list of materials and substances are considered dangerous to human life:
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(a) 
Acetone.
(b) 
Ammonia.
(c) 
Benzene.
(d) 
Calcium carbide.
(e) 
Carbon disulfide.
(f) 
Celluloid.
(g) 
Chlorine.
(h) 
Hydrochloric acid.
(i) 
Hydrocyanic acid.
(j) 
Magnesium.
(k) 
Nitric acid and oxides of nitrogen.
(l) 
Petroleum products (gasoline, fuel oil, etc.).
(m) 
Phosphorus.
(n) 
Potassium.
(o) 
Sodium.
(p) 
Sulfur and sulphur products.
(q) 
Pesticides (including insecticides, fungicides and rodenticide).
(r) 
Radioactive substances, insofar as such substances are not otherwise regulated.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 32 P.S. § 679.101 et seq.
(2) 
Within any FW (Floodway Area), any structure of the kind described in Subsection A(1) above shall be prohibited.
(3) 
Where permitted within any floodplain area, any new or substantially improved structure of the kind described in Subsection A(1) above shall be:
(a) 
Elevated or designed and constructed to remain completely dry up to at least 1 1/2 feet above the one-hundred-year flood.
(b) 
Designed to prevent pollution from the structure or activity during the course of a one-hundred-year flood.
(4) 
Any such structure or part thereof that will be built below the regulatory flood elevation shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the standard for completely dry floodproofing contained in the publication Floodproofing Regulations (United States Army Corps of Engineers, June 1972), or with some other equivalent watertight standard.
B. 
Activities requiring special permits.
(1) 
In accordance with the administrative regulations promulgated by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development to implement the Pennsylvania Flood Plain Management Act,[2] the following activities shall be prohibited within any identified floodplain area unless a special permit has been issued by the Borough:
(a) 
The commencement of any of the following activities or the construction, enlargement or expansion of any structure used, or intended to be used, for any of the following activities:
[1] 
Hospitals.
[2] 
Nursing homes.
[3] 
Jails or prisons.
(b) 
The commencement of, or any construction of, a new mobile (manufactured) home park or mobile (manufactured) home subdivision or substantial improvement to an existing mobile (manufactured) home park or mobile (manufactured) home subdivision.
[2]
Editor's Note: See 32 P.S. § 679.101 et seq.
(2) 
Application requirements for special permits. Applicants for special permits shall provide five copies of the following items:
(a) 
A written request, including a completed building permit application form.
(b) 
A small-scale map showing the vicinity in which the proposed site is located.
(c) 
A plan of the entire site, clearly and legibly drawn at a scale of one inch being equal to 100 feet or less, showing the following:
[1] 
North arrow, scale and date.
[2] 
Topography based upon the North American Vertical Datum of 1988, showing existing and proposed contours at intervals of two feet.
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[3] 
All property and lot lines, including dimensions, and the size of the site expressed in acres or square feet.
[4] 
The location of all existing streets, drives, other accessways and parking areas, with information concerning widths, pavement types and construction and elevations.
[5] 
The location of any existing bodies of water or watercourses, buildings, structures and other public or private facilities, including railroad tracks and facilities, and any other natural and man-made features affecting, or affected by, the proposed activity or development.
[6] 
The location of the floodplain boundary line, information and spot elevations concerning the one-hundred-year flood elevations and information concerning the flow of water, including direction and velocities.
[7] 
The location of all proposed buildings, structures, utilities and any other improvements.
[8] 
Any other information which the municipality considers necessary for adequate review of the application.
(d) 
Plans of all proposed buildings, structures and other improvements, clearly and legibly drawn at suitable scale showing the following:
[1] 
Sufficiently detailed architectural or engineering drawings, including floor plans, sections and exterior building elevations, as appropriate.
[2] 
For any proposed building, the elevation of the lowest floor (including basement) and, as required, the elevation of any other floor.
[3] 
Complete information concerning flood depths, pressures, velocities, impact and uplift forces and other factors associated with the one-hundred-year flood.
[4] 
Detailed information concerning any proposed floodproofing measures.
[5] 
Cross-section drawings for all proposed streets, drives, other accessways and parking areas, showing all rights-of-way and pavement widths.
[6] 
Profile drawings for all proposed streets, drives and vehicular accessways, including existing and proposed grades.
[7] 
Plans and profiles of all proposed sanitary and storm sewer systems, water supply systems and any other utilities and facilities.
(e) 
The following data and documentation:
[1] 
Certification from the applicant that the site upon which the activity or development is proposed is an existing separate and single parcel, owned by the applicant or the client he represents.
[2] 
Certification from a registered professional engineer that the proposed construction has been adequately designed to protect against damage from the one-hundred-year flood.
[3] 
A statement, certified by a registered professional engineer or other qualified person which contains a complete and accurate description of the nature and extent of pollution that might possibly occur from the development during the course of a one-hundred-year flood, including a statement concerning the effects such pollution may have on human life.
[4] 
A statement certified by a registered professional engineer which contains a complete and accurate description of the effects the proposed development will have on one-hundred-year flood elevations and flows.
[5] 
A statement, certified by a registered professional engineer, architect or landscape architect, which contains a complete and accurate description of the kinds and amounts of any loose buoyant materials or debris that may possibly exist or be located on the site below the one-hundred-year flood elevation and the effects such materials and debris may have on one-hundred-year flood elevations and flows.
[6] 
The appropriate component of the Department of Environmental Protection's Planning Module for Land Development.
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[7] 
Where any excavation or grading is proposed, a plan meeting the requirements of the Department of Environmental Protection to implement and maintain erosion and sedimentation control.
[Amended 11-11-2009 by Ord. No. 540]
[8] 
Any other applicable permits, such as but not limited to a permit for any activity regulated by the Department of Environmental Protection under Section 302 of Act 1978-166.[3]
[Amended 11-11-2009 by Ord. No. 540]
[3]
Editor's Note: See 32 P.S. § 679.302.
[9] 
An evacuation plan which fully explains the manner in which the site will be safely evacuated before or during the course of a one-hundred-year flood.
(3) 
Application review procedures. Upon receipt of an application for a special permit by the Borough, the following procedures shall apply in addition to those of § 70-14:
(a) 
Within three working days following receipt of the application, a complete copy of the application and all accompanying documentation shall be forwarded to the County Planning Commission by registered or certified mail for its review and recommendations. Copies of the application shall also be forwarded to the Borough Planning Commission and Borough Engineer for review and comment.
(b) 
If an application is received that is incomplete, the Borough shall notify the applicant in writing, stating in what respect the application is deficient.
(c) 
If the Borough decides to disapprove an application, it shall notify the applicant, in writing, of the reasons for the disapproval.
(d) 
If the Borough approves an application, it shall file written notification, together with the application and all pertinent information, with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, by registered or certified mail, within five working days after the date of approval.
[Amended 11-11-2009 by Ord. No. 540]
(e) 
Before issuing the special permit, the Borough shall allow the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development 30 days, after receipt of the notification by the Department, to review the application and decision made by the Borough.
[Amended 11-11-2009 by Ord. No. 540]
(f) 
If the Borough does not receive any communication from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development during the thirty-day review period, it may issue a special permit to the applicant.
[Amended 11-11-2009 by Ord. No. 540]
(g) 
If the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development should decide to disapprove an application, it shall notify the Borough and the applicant, in writing, of the reasons for the disapproval, and the Borough shall not issue the special permit.
[Amended 11-11-2009 by Ord. No. 540]
(4) 
Special technical requirements. In addition to the requirements of Article IV of this chapter, the following minimum requirements shall also apply to any proposed development requiring a special permit. If there is any conflict between any of the following requirements and those in Article IV of this chapter or in any other code, ordinance or regulations, the more restrictive provision shall apply.
(a) 
No application for a special permit shall be approved unless it can be determined that the structure or activity will be located, constructed and maintained in a manner which will:
[1] 
Fully protect the health and safety of the general public and any occupants of the structure. At a minimum, all new structures shall be designed, located and constructed so that:
[a] 
The structure will survive inundation by waters of the one-hundred-year flood without any lateral movement or damage to either the structure itself or to any of its equipment or contents below the one-hundred-year flood elevation.
[b] 
The lowest floor elevation will be at least 1 1/2 feet above the one-hundred-year flood elevation.
[c] 
The occupants of the structure can remain inside for an indefinite period of time and be safely evacuated at any time during the one-hundred-year flood.
[2] 
Prevent any significant possibility of pollution, increased flood levels or flow or debris endangering life and property.
(b) 
All hydrologic and hydraulic analysis shall be undertaken only by professional engineers or others of demonstrated qualifications, who shall certify that the technical methods used correctly reflect currently accepted technical concepts. Studies, analyses, computations, etc., shall be submitted in sufficient detail to allow a thorough technical review by the Borough and the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.
[Amended 11-11-2009 by Ord. No. 540]
C. 
Utility and facility requirements. For all proposed subdivisions, manufactured home parks or subdivisions or other land developments, the Building Inspector shall require that:
[Amended 11-11-2009 by Ord. No. 540]
(1) 
All new or replacement water systems located in the Floodplain District, whether public or private, shall be floodproofed to the base flood elevation.
(2) 
All new or replacement sanitary disposal systems located within the Floodplain District, whether public or private, shall be floodproofed to the base flood elevation and designed to prevent the discharge of untreated sewage into floodwaters.
(3) 
All other new or replacement public and/or private utilities and facilities shall be elevated or floodproofed to the base flood elevation.
(4) 
No part of any on-site sewage system shall be located within any identified floodplain area except in strict compliance with all state and local regulations for such systems. If any such system is permitted, it shall be located so as to avoid impairment to it, or contamination from it, during a flood.
(5) 
Storm drainage facilities shall be designed to convey the flow of stormwater runoff in a safe and efficient manner. The system shall ensure proper drainage along streets and provide positive drainage away from buildings. The system shall also be designed to prevent the discharge of excess runoff onto adjacent properties.
(6) 
The finished elevation of all new streets shall be no more than one foot below the regulatory flood elevation.