Township of Wilkins, PA Floodplain Management

Township of Wilkins, PA

Allegheny County

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Table of Contents

Chapter 90: Floodplain Management

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the Township of Wilkins 7-7-2014 by Ord. No. 1041. Amendments noted where applicable.]

GENERAL REFERENCES

Building construction — See Ch. 72.

Grading and drainage — See Ch. 94.

Subdivision and land development — See Ch. 148.

Zoning — See Ch. 173.

Chapter 90 : Floodplain Management

Article I Statutory Authorization

§ 90-1 Legislative authority.

Article II General Provisions

§ 90-2 Intent.

§ 90-3 Applicability.

§ 90-4 Abrogation and greater restrictions.

§ 90-5 Warning and disclaimer of liability.

Article III Administration

§ 90-6 Designation of Floodplain Administrator.

§ 90-7 Permits required.

§ 90-8 Duties and responsibilities of Floodplain Administrator.

§ 90-9 Application procedures and requirements.

§ 90-10 Review by County Conservation District.

§ 90-11 Review of application by others.

§ 90-12 Changes.

§ 90-13 Placards.

§ 90-14 Start of construction.

§ 90-15 Enforcement; violations and penalties.

§ 90-16 Appeals.

Article IV Identification of Floodplain Areas

§ 90-17 Identification.

§ 90-18 Description and special requirements of identified floodplain areas.

§ 90-19 Changes in identification of area.

§ 90-20 Boundary disputes.

§ 90-21 Jurisdictional boundary changes.

Article V Technical Provisions

§ 90-22 General.

§ 90-23 Elevation and floodproofing requirements.

§ 90-24 Design and construction standards.

§ 90-25 Development which may endanger human life.

§ 90-26 Special requirements for subdivisions and development.

§ 90-27 Special requirements for manufactured homes.

§ 90-28 Special requirements for recreational vehicles.

Article VI Prohibited Activities

§ 90-29 General.

Article VII Existing Structures in Identified Floodplain Areas

§ 90-30 Existing structures.

§ 90-31 Improvements.

Article VIII Variances

§ 90-32 General.

§ 90-33 Variance procedures and conditions.

Article IX Definitions

§ 90-34 Word usage.

§ 90-35 Specific definitions.

Article X Enactment

§ 90-36 Adoption.