[Ord. 2014-02, 6/2/2014]
The identified floodplain area may be revised or modified by the Board of Supervisors where studies or information provided by a qualified agency or person documents the need for such revision. However, prior to any such change to the special flood hazard area, approval must be obtained from FEMA. Additionally, as soon as practicable, but not later than six months after the date such information becomes available, the Township shall notify FEMA of the changes to the special flood hazard area by submitting technical or scientific data. See §
8-501, Subsection
2, for situations where FEMA notification is required.
[Ord. 2014-02, 6/2/2014]
Should a dispute concerning any identified floodplain boundary arise, the application shall be forwarded to the Township Engineer. An initial determination shall be made by the Township Engineer within 60 days of the Township Engineer's receipt of such a dispute in writing from the party aggrieved by the Floodplain Administrator's or other authorized municipal employee or professional consultant's review. Any party aggrieved by the above-referenced determination of the Township Engineer may appeal to the Township Zoning Hearing Board in accordance with the procedures set forth in §
8-311 of this chapter. The burden of proof shall be on the appellant to establish a floodplain boundary inconsistent with the Township Engineer's determination.
[Ord. 2014-02, 6/2/2014]
Prior to development occurring in areas where annexation or
other corporate boundary changes are proposed or have occurred, the
Township shall review flood hazard data affecting the lands subject
to boundary changes. The Township shall adopt and enforce floodplain
regulations in areas subject to annexation or corporate boundary changes
which meet or exceed those in 44 CFR 60.3.