(A) General regulations. Flood districts shall be subject to the following general regulations.
(1) Additional regulations. In addition to the regulations specifically applied herein, all properties in general flood districts shall be subject to the regulations of the zoning districts in which they are located.
(2) Type of construction. Any permitted building shall be of a type of construction which is not appreciably damaged by floodwaters. Any permitted structure shall be firmly anchored to prevent same from floating away and thus threatening to further restrict bridge openings and other restricted sections of the watercourse.
(3) Floatable materials. It shall be unlawful to place any materials which, in time of flood, might float away and lodge against bridge abutments or otherwise serve materially to restrict the flood discharge capacity of the river channel.
(4) Reclamation. Nothing herein shall be so constructed as to prohibit lawful rehabilitation or reclamation of any lands within a flood district.
(5) Building permits. Building permits for properties in flood districts shall be issued subject to the provisions of § 70.10.
(40.30.10)
(B) FW floodway district regulations. In addition to the general requirements set forth in subsection (A) above, all property in the FW district shall be subject to the following requirements; after the effective date of these regulations, it shall be unlawful in an FW district to:
(1) Construct, reconstruct, move, or alter any structure, make any excavation, or place any fill or materials which may materially restrict the flood discharge capacity of the river channel. The Board of Adjustment shall establish appropriate standards governing permitted ground coverage in FW districts after obtaining and considering recommendations thereon by the engineer;
(2) Construct, reconstruct, move, or alter any structure for residential occupancy other than temporary facilities, provided that these regulations shall not be interpreted to prevent routine maintenance of residential structures existing at the effective date of these regulations;
(3) Construct, reconstruct, move, or alter any enclosed place of public assembly, enclosed recreational facility, or transient accommodation, unless the elevation of the lowest enclosed floor, except for elevators, stairwells, and appurtenant lobbies, is at least two feet above the elevation of the maximum probable flood, as determined by the engineer; or
(40.30.20)
(C) FF flood fringe district regulations. In addition to the general requirements set forth in subsection (A) above, all property in the FF district shall be subject to the following specific requirements; after the effective date of these regulations, it shall be unlawful in an FF district to construct, reconstruct, move, or alter any residence unless the elevation of the lowest habitable floor is at least two feet above the elevation of the maximum probable flood, as determined by the engineer.
(40.30.30)
(Prior Code, Appendix B, § 40.30) (Ord. 702, passed 3-15-1971)