Ord. No. 82-1700-192, 4-20-82, Sections (f)-(o)

Other

• Base flood elevation (100-year flood)

  construct a structure below the one hundred-year flood elevation increases the risks to life and property

• Degree of flood protection

  The degree of flood protection sought by the provisions of this chapter is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on acceptable engineering methods of study.

• Expansion in floodway districtZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2.

  Existing structures and/or uses located in any floodway district shall not be expanded or enlarged, unless the effect of the proposed expansion or enlargement on flood heights is fully offset by accompanying improvements.

• Limitation of liability

  This chapter shall not create liability on the part of the City of Manassas Park or any officer or employee thereof for any flood damages that result from reliance on this chapter or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.

• Minimum relief requirement

  Special exceptions and/or variances shall only be issued after the board of zoning appeals has determined that the special exceptions and/or variance will be the minimum relief to any hardship.

• Modifications 50% or more of market value50 pct

  The modification, alteration, repair, reconstruction, or improvement of any kind to a structure and/or use regardless of its location in a floodplain district to an extent or amount of fifty (50) percent or more of its market value shall be undertaken only in full compliance with the provisions of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.

• Modifications less than 50% of market value50 pct

  Any modification, alteration, repair, reconstruction, or improvement of any kind to a structure and/or use located in any floodplain district to an extent or amount of less than fifty (50) percent of its market value, shall be elevated and/or flood proofed to the greatest extent possible.

• No conflict with local laws or ordinances

  Conflict with local laws or ordinances

• No extraordinary public expense

  Extraordinary public expense

• No fraud or victimization of the public

  Cause fraud or victimization of the public

• No unacceptable increases in flood heights

  Special exceptions and/or variances shall only be issued after the board of zoning appeals has determined that the granting of such will not result in unacceptable or prohibited increases in flood heights

• No nuisances

  Create nuisances

• No additional threats to public safety

  Additional threats to public safety

• Notification of risks

  The board of zoning appeals shall notify the applicant for a special exception and/or variance, in writing, that the issuance of a special exception and/or variance to construct a structure below the one hundred-year flood elevation increases the risks to life and property, and will result in increased premium rates for flood insurance.

• Nuisances not permitted to continue

  Uses or adjuncts thereof which are, or become, nuisances shall not be permitted to continue.

• Record keeping and reporting

  A record of the above notification as well as all variance actions, including justification for their issuance, shall be maintained and any variances which are issued shall be noted in the annual report submitted to the federal insurance administrator.