501.3.1.2 (5.3.1.2) Prohibited Development Activity. There shall be no site disturbance or development of the following:
a. Land located within specific flood hazard areas as regulated in accordance with the Flood Hazard Regulations and Waterways Overlay Districts of the City Development Code.
Exceptions:
1. Development of low-impact trails shall be allowed anywhere within a flood zone.
2. Development of building structures shall be allowed in alluvial "AO" designated flood zones, provided that such structures include engineered flood-proofing up to an elevation that is at least as high as the minimum lowest floor elevation determined by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) and provided that the site includes drainage paths constructed to guide floodwaters around and away from the structures.
3. Where new buildings, structures, substantial improvements, or site development are allowed to be constructed within flood hazard areas, they shall comply with flood hazard provisions of the International Building Code and/or International Residential Code as applicable and adopted, and regulated in accordance with the Flood Hazard Regulations of the City Development Code.
b. Land within 150 ft. of any fish and wildlife habitat conservation area or as applicable to other conservation areas specified in the City Development Code.
Exceptions:
1. Development of low-impact trails shall be allowed, provided that such trails are located at least 15 ft. from the fish and wildlife habitat conservation area.
2. Site disturbance or development shall be allowed for habitat enhancement measures.
3. Where buildings, structures, substantial improvements, or site development are allowed to be constructed near or within conservation areas, they shall comply with the Flood Hazard Regulations, Waterways Overlay Districts, Hillside and Foothills Developments Standards and Tree Protection Zones of the City Development Code, as applicable.
c. Land within 100 ft. of any wetland.
Exceptions:
1. Development of low-impact trails shall be allowed, provided that such trails are located at least 15 ft. from the wetland.
2. Site disturbance or development shall be allowed for habitat enhancement measures or for restoration of the functions of the wetland.
3. Where buildings, structures, substantial improvements, or site development are allowed to be constructed near or within wetlands, they shall comply with the Waterways Overlay Districts of the City Development Code and in accordance with the requirements of the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
(Ord. 9-23, 3-7-2023)