A.         In addition to the standards for review of conditional uses (§ 208-2603), the Board of Supervisors shall also consider the following factors:

1.   The degree of danger to life and property due to increased flood heights or velocities caused by the desired encroachments.

2.   The degree of danger that materials may be swept on to other lands or downstream to the injury of others.

3.   The susceptibility of the proposed use to flood damage and the effect of such damage to the owner.

4.   The importance of the proposed use to the community.

5.   The availability of alternative locations not subject to flooding for the proposed use.

6.   The expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise and sediment transport of the floodwaters expected at the site.

7.   Such other factors which are relevant to the purposes of this chapter.

 

Last Updated on September 29, 2008
This Visual Interactive Code is intended to assist property owners, developers and residents in understanding and applying the Township's land development ordinances; However, the VIC; does not contain the Township's official land use ordinances in the exact form in which they were adopted, and may not contain the most recent versions of these ordinances. Official copies of the Township's land use ordinances may be obtained by visiting Township offices during regular business hours, 8 am to 4 pm, Mondays through Fridays, or by contacting Township staff at 724-935-3090, extension no. 109.