[Ord. 1998-11, 12/17/1998, § I; as amended by Ord.
2002-2, 1/3/2002]
Structures existing in any identified flood prone area prior
to the enactment of this chapter, but which are not in compliance
with these provisions, may continue to remain subject to the following
conditions.
[Ord. 1998-11, 12/17/1998, § I; as amended by Ord.
2002-2, 1/3/2002]
Existing structures located in any designated prohibited floodplain
area or within any regulated floodplain area shall not be expanded
or enlarged, unless the effect of the proposed expansion or enlargement
on flood heights is fully offset by accompanying improvements.
[Ord. 1998-11, 12/17/1998, § I; as amended by Ord.
2002-2, 1/3/2002]
Any modification, alteration, reconstruction or improvement
of any kind to an existing structure in the prohibited floodplain
area, to an extent or amount of less than 50% of the market value
of the lot's existing improvements or to any existing structure in
the regulated floodplain area, shall be elevated and/or floodproofed
to the greatest extent possible and shall comply with all applicable
Township building code provisions.
[Ord. 1998-11, 12/17/1998, § I; as amended by Ord.
2002-2, 1/3/2002]
Any modification, alteration, reconstruction or improvement
of any kind to an existing structure in the prohibited floodplain
area, to an extent or amount of 50% than or more of the market value
of the lot's existing improvements, shall constitute a substantial
improvement and shall be undertaken only in full compliance with the
provisions of this chapter.
