Section 85.1. Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

Act—The Bluff Recession and Setback Act (32 P. S. § § 5201—5215).

Bluff—A high bank or bold headland with a broad precipitous cliff face overlooking a lake.

Bluff line—The edge or crest of the bluff.

Bluff recession—The loss of material along the bluff face caused by the direct or indirect action by one or a combination of groundwater seepage, water currents, wind generated water waves or high water levels.

Bluff recession hazard area—An area or zone where the rate of progressive bluff recession creates a substantial threat to the safety or stability of nearby existing or future structures or utility facilities.

The provisions of this § 85.1 amended September 18, 2009, effective September 19, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 5415. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (234475) to (234477).