Chapter 4
Buildings

Part 1
Floodplain Building Regulations

A.   General Provisions

§ 4-101.   Intent

§ 4-102.   Applicability

§ 4-103.   Abrogation and Greater Restrictions

§ 4-104.   Severability

§ 4-105.   Warning and Disclaimer of Liability

B.   Administration

§ 4-111.   Designation of the Floodplain Administrator

§ 4-112.   Permits Required

§ 4-113.   Duties and Responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator

§ 4-114.   Application Procedures and Requirements

§ 4-115.   Review by County Conservation District

§ 4-116.   Review of Application by Others

§ 4-117.   Changes

§ 4-118.   Placards

§ 4-119.   Start of Construction

§ 4-120.   Enforcement

§ 4-121.   Appeals

C.   Identification of Floodplain Areas

§ 4-131.   Identification

§ 4-132.   Description and Special Requirements of Identified Floodplain Areas

§ 4-133.   Changes in Identification of Area

§ 4-134.   Boundary Disputes

§ 4-135.   Jurisdictional Boundary Changes

D.   Technical Provisions

§ 4-141.   General

§ 4-142.   Elevation and Floodproofing Requirements

§ 4-143.   Design and Construction Standards

§ 4-144.   Development Which May Endanger Human Life

§ 4-145.   Special Requirements for Subdivisions and Development

§ 4-146.   Special Requirements for Manufactured Homes

§ 4-147.   Special Requirements for Recreational Vehicles

E.   Activities Requiring Special Permits

§ 4-151.   General

§ 4-152.   Application Requirements for Special Permits

§ 4-153.   Application Review Procedures

§ 4-154.   Special Technical Requirements

F.   Existing Structures in Identified Floodplain Areas

§ 4-171.   Existing Structures

§ 4-172.   Improvements

G.   Variances

§ 4-181.   General

§ 4-182.   Variance Procedures and Conditions

H.   Definitions

§ 4-191.   General

§ 4-192.   Specific Definitions

Part 2
Building Lot Grading Regulations

§ 4-201.   Additional Information Required

§ 4-202.   Site Plan Required

§ 4-203.   Fees

§ 4-204.   Violation

§ 4-205.   Penalties

Part 1 Floodplain Building Regulations

A. General Provisions

§ 4-101. Intent .

   The intent of this Part is to:

      A.   Promote the general health, welfare, and safety of the community.

      B.   Encourage the utilization of appropriate construction practices in order to prevent or minimize flood damage in the future.

      C.   Minimize danger to public health by protecting water supply and natural drainage.

      D.   Reduce financial burdens imposed on the community, its governmental units, and its residents, by preventing excessive development in areas subject to flooding.

      E.   Comply with federal and state floodplain management requirements.

(Ord. 2015-07, 11/23/2015)