Declarations by Authorities
203 Declarations by Authorities
S. 203(1) amended by Nos 12/1996 s. 8(3), 85/2006 s. 87, 32/2010 s. 77(Sch.).
An Authority that has the functions referred to in section 202(1)(b) and (c) or section 202(2)(b) and (c) may declare—
a flood level in relation to a specified area; or
a flood fringe area; or
a building line in relation to either side of a designated waterway or of designated land or works.
Notice of intention to make a declaration under subsection (1) must—
be published in the Government Gazette; and
be published in a newspaper circulating generally in the area concerned; and
state that any person may, within 6 weeks after the date of notice, make a submission to the Authority.
An Authority must, before making a declaration, consider any submissions received under subsection (2).
The Authority may revoke or vary a declaration and must publish notice of any revocation or variation in the same way as the original declaration was published.
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