Sec. 34-685(c)
Extracted standards
6 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Floodplain
- Floodway varianceVariancePermission to depart from a specific dimensional rule, granted on a showing of hardship. prohibition
Variances that would increase flood levels during the base flood shall not be issued within any regulatory floodway.
- Flowage easement requirement
No variance that would increase flood damage on other property shall be granted unless flowage easements have been obtained from the owners of all affected properties.
- Maximum base flood elevation increase1 ft
In no event shall a variance be granted that would increase the elevation of the base flood more than one foot.
- VarianceVariancePermission to depart from a specific dimensional rule, granted on a showing of hardship. notification requirements
All variances to the flood damage prevention regulations shall: (1) Specify the difference between the flood protection elevation and the elevation to which the structure is to be built. (2) State that the variance will result in increased premium rates for flood insurance up to amounts as high as $25.00 for $100.00 of insurance coverage. (3) State that construction below the flood protection level increases risks to life and property.
- VarianceVariancePermission to depart from a specific dimensional rule, granted on a showing of hardship. record maintenance
The building official shall maintain a record of all variances including the justification for their issuance and a copy of the notice of the variance. The building official shall report all variances in the annual or biennial report to the town commission.
Other
- Special varianceVariancePermission to depart from a specific dimensional rule, granted on a showing of hardship. for historicHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. properties
Notwithstanding the foregoing requirements, special variances may be granted for the reconstruction, rehabilitation or restoration of structures listed on, or classified as contributing to a district listed on, the National Register of Historic Places, the local register of historic places or the state inventory of historic places. The special variance shall be the minimum necessary to protect the historic character and design of the structure. No special variance shall be granted if the proposed construction, rehabilitation, or restoration will cause the structure to lose its historical designation.
From the ordinance
Variances that would increase flood levels during the base flood shall not be issued within any regulatory floodway.