A. Shallow flooding areas are delineated as zone AO on the official maps. The provisions of section 12-5-3, "Floodway Fringe", of this chapter shall apply to zone AO. The flooding depth of 100-year frequency is indicated as the depth number on the official maps and shall be referenced to the crown of the nearest street or stream flow line in determining fill or floodproofing heights or both which are to be utilized in applying the provisions of subsection 12-5-3B of this chapter. In the absence of depth or elevation information, a minimum two foot (2') flood depth shall be used.
1. Floodplain Boundary Interpretation: The floodplain administrator shall make interpretations where needed, as to the exact location of a zone AO boundary when there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions. (Ord. 2011-5, 10-17-2011)