For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AREA OF JURISDICTION. All lands within the corporate limits of the City.
DWELLING UNIT. A place of residence and may be located in a single or multiple unit building, or manufactured home.
FLOOD or FLOOD WATERS. A temporary overflow of water on lands not normally covered by water.
(1) 50-YEAR FLOOD. A flood that has 2% chance of occurring.
(2) 100-YEAR FLOOD. A flood that has a 1% chance of occurring.
FLOODPLAIN. The relatively flat areas or low lands adjoining the channel of a watercourse, or areas where drainage is or may be restricted by human-made structures which have been or may be covered partially or wholly by floodwater, but shall compose an area not less than that area confined by the 50-year flood and shall not exceed that area confined by the 100-year flood.
FLOODPLAIN COMMISSION. The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Coolidge.
FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS. The codes, ordinances, and other regulations relating to the use of land and construction within the channel and floodplain areas, including zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, building codes, housing codes, setback requirements, open area regulations, and similar methods of control affecting the use and development of the areas.
PERSON. Any individual or his or her agent, firm, partnership, association, corporation, or agent of the aforementioned groups, or the state or any agency or political subdivision thereof.
WATERCOURSE. Any lake, river, creek, stream, wash, arroyo, channel, or other body of water having banks and bed through which waters flow at least periodically. The term may include specifically designated areas in which substantial flood damage may occur.
(Prior Code, § 18-1-1) (Ord. 98-01, passed 1-12-1998)