13-1-5-4: STANDARDS FOR CRITICAL STRUCTURES:

Critical structures are not authorized in a special flood hazard area, unless:

   A.   All alternative locations in flood zone X have been considered and rejected.

   B.   All alternative locations in flood zone shaded X have been considered and rejected.

If the floodplain manager determines the only practical alternative location for the development of a new or substantially improved critical structure is in a special flood hazard area he must give public notice of the decision and reasons for the elimination of all alternative locations. (Ord. 624, 2-14-2008)