FAQ

How close to the stream can I get without a permit?

The State of Pennsylvania through DEP regulates work in and along streams. DEP normally requires a permit for work in the stream or the portion of the floodplain that has been identified as Floodway in the official flood study done for the Township. In areas where the floodway has not been identified, DEP assumes the floodway extends 50 feet from the top of bank on each side of the stream unless evidence is available to the contrary. One example of acceptable evidence could be an extremely high bank on one side of the stream that extends well above the floodplain.

In addition to the State regulation of the floodway, work in the 100 year floodplain is often regulated by the Township under its FEMA flood program. Contact your local Township officials to see what regulations might be in place before doing any filling or construction in the floodplain.

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