Floodplain Management Article
Dimensional standards
Servicing
- Applies near
- Floodway DistrictZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2.
- Geographic extent
- Areas designated as Floodway DistrictZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2.
Extracted standards
6 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Floodplain
- No varianceVariancePermission to depart from a specific dimensional rule, granted on a showing of hardship. for flood elevation increase
No variance shall be granted for any proposed use, development, or activity within any Floodway District that will cause any increase in the 1% chance flood elevation.
Other
- Notification of flood risk
The Zoning Administrator shall notify the applicant in writing that the issuance of a variance to construct a structure below the 1% chance flood elevation increases the risks to life and property and will result in increased premium rates for flood insurance.
- 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. structures
Variances for repair or rehabilitation of historic structures may be granted upon a determination that the proposed repair or rehabilitation will not preclude the structure's continued designation as a historic structure and the variance is the minimum necessary to preserve the historic character and design of the structure.
- VarianceVariancePermission to depart from a specific dimensional rule, granted on a showing of hardship. limited to minimum extent
Any variance issued by the Board of Zoning Appeals shall be limited to the minimum extent necessary to provide relief to the applicant.
- Factors for varianceVariancePermission to depart from a specific dimensional rule, granted on a showing of hardship. consideration
The Board of Zoning Appeals shall consider: (1) danger to life and property due to increased flood heights; (2) danger of materials being swept; (3) water supply and sanitation; (4) susceptibility to flood damage; (5) importance of services; (6) waterfront location requirements; (7) alternative locations; (8) compatibility with development; (9) relationship to comprehensive plan; (10) safety of access; (11) expected flood characteristics; (12) historic nature; (13) other relevant factors.
- Record of varianceVariancePermission to depart from a specific dimensional rule, granted on a showing of hardship. actions
A record shall be maintained of the above notification as well as all variance actions, including justification for the issuance of the variances.
From the ordinance
No variance shall be granted for any proposed use, development, or activity within any Floodway District that will cause any increase in the 1% chance flood elevation.