[Ord. 679, 5/11/2015]
The Borough, by resolution, shall appoint a Floodplain Administrator.
[Ord. 679, 5/11/2015]
A permit shall be required before any construction or development
is undertaken within any area of the Borough of Wellsboro.
[Ord. 679, 5/11/2015]
The Borough Council may promulgate, by resolution, the procedures
necessary to implement this chapter.
1. Prior to the issuance of any permit, the Floodplain Administrator
shall provide an applicant with all necessary documents to perform
the due diligence necessary for the property that is subject to this
chapter. No permit shall be issued until an applicant has certified
they have met the requirements of all applicable statutes, regulations
and this chapter. It is the responsibility of the applicant to pay
all fees and costs associated with certifying that they have met this
chapter, and have paid all fees and costs associated with acquiring
a permit.
2. In the discharge of his/her duties, the Floodplain Administrator
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 case of existing structures, prior to the issuance of any
development/permit, the Floodplain Administrator shall review the
history of repairs to the subject building, so that any repetitive
loss concerns can be addressed before the permit is issued.
4. In the event the Floodplain Administrator 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 Floodplain Administrator shall revoke the permit
and report such fact to the Borough Council for whatever action it
considers necessary.
5. The Floodplain Administrator shall maintain all records for a reasonable
length of time, or as required by law.
6. The Floodplain Administrator is the official responsible for submitting
a biennial report to FEMA concerning community participation in the
National Flood Insurance Program.
7. In order to meet the requirements of all laws, regulations, and this
chapter, the Borough can acquire the services of a qualified engineer.
All costs, fees and expenses associated with use of the Borough's
designated engineer shall be borne by the applicant. The Borough may
contract with an outside agency that has established that it has the
qualifications and expertise to assist in the implementation of this
chapter.
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A copy of all applications and plans for any proposed construction
or development in any identified floodplain area to be considered
for approval shall be submitted by the Floodplain Administrator to
the County Conservation District for review and comment prior to the
issuance of a permit. The recommendations of the Conservation District
shall be considered by the Floodplain Administrator for possible incorporation
into the proposed plan.
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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 Floodplain Administrator to any
other appropriate agencies and or individuals (e.g., planning commission,
municipal engineer, etc.) for review and comment.
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After the issuance of a permit by the Floodplain Administrator,
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 Floodplain
Administrator. Requests for any such change shall be in writing, and
shall be submitted by the applicant to Floodplain Administrator for
consideration.
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In addition to the permit, the Floodplain Administrator 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 permit, the date of its issuance, and be signed by the Floodplain
Administrator.