§ 152.46 STREAMS WITH ESTABLISHED BASE FLOOD ELEVATIONS BUT WITHOUT FLOODWAYS.

   (A)   Along rivers and streams where base flood elevation (BFE) data is provided but no floodway is identified for a Special Flood Hazard Area on the FIRM or in the FIS.

   (B)   No encroachments including fill, new construction, substantial improvements, or other development shall be permitted unless certification with supporting technical data by a registered professional engineer is provided demonstrating that the cumulative effect of the proposed development, when combined with all other existing and anticipated development, will not increase the water surface elevation of the base flood more than one foot at any point within the community.

(Ord. 14-006, passed 2-25-14) Penalty, see § 152.99

§ 152.47 STANDARDS FOR AREAS OF SHALLOW FLOODING (AO ZONES).

   Located within the areas of special flood hazard are areas designated as shallow flooding. The following provisions apply within such areas:

   (A)   All new construction and substantial improvements of residential structures shall have the lowest floor elevated to at least as high as the depth number specified on the Flood Insurance Rate Map, in feet, above the highest adjacent grade. If no depth number is specified, the lowest floor shall be elevated at least three feet above the highest adjacent grade.

   (B)   All new construction and substantial improvements of non-residential structures shall:

      (1)   Have the lowest floor elevated to at least as high as the depth number specified on the Flood Insurance Rate Map, in feet, above the highest adjacent grade. If no depth number is specified, the lowest floor shall be elevated at least three feet above the highest adjacent grade; or

      (2)   Be completely flood-proofed together with attendant utility and sanitary facilities to or above that level so that any space below that level is watertight with walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water and with structural components having the capability of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and effects of bouyancy.

   (C)   All structures on slopes must have drainage paths around them to guide water away from the structures.

(Ord., passed 10-25-83; Am. Ord. 14-006, passed 2-25-14) Penalty, see § 152.99

§ 152.48 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES.

   (A)   A recreational vehicle is ready for highway use if it is:

      (1)   On wheels or jacking system;

      (2)   Attached to the site only by quick-disconnect type utilities and security devices; and

      (3)   Has no permanently attached additions.

   (B)   Recreational vehicles placed on sites shall either be:

      (1)   On site for fewer than 180 consecutive days; or

      (2)   Be fully licensed and ready for highway use, or meet the development permit and certification requirements, general standards and manufactured homes standards.

(Ord. 14-006, passed 2-25-14)

VARIANCES; APPEALS

§ 152.55 AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF CONSTRUCTION APPEALS.

   (A)   Establishment of Appeal Board. The Board of Construction Appeals, as established by City Council, shall hear and decide requests for variances from the requirements of this chapter.

   (B)   Right to appeal. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Appeal Board or any taxpayer may appeal such decision to the court.

(Ord. 14-006, passed 2-25-14)