Located within areas of special flood hazard established in § 8-24, are areas designated as floodways. The floodway is an extremely hazardous area due to the velocity of floodwaters which carry debris and potential projectiles. The following provisions shall apply within such areas:
(a) No encroachments, including fill, new construction, substantial improvements, additions, and other developments shall be permitted.
(b) Stream crossings for any temporary purpose (i.e., timber harvesting operations), shall be permitted in accordance with § 8-29(b). Otherwise, the development shall comply with all applicable flood hazard reduction provisions of Article IV. Water, sewer, electrical and telecommunication lines may be located within the floodway; however, they must be placed no lower than 4 feet above the base flood elevation, or constructed utilizing floodproofing methods that prevent the intrusion of flood waters, and causes no adverse effect on the floodway.
(c) No manufactured homes shall be permitted.
(d) Permissible uses within floodways may include: general farming, pasture, outdoor plant nurseries, horticulture, forestry, wildlife sanctuary, game farm, and other similar agricultural, wildlife, and related uses. Also, lawns, gardens, play areas, picnic grounds, and hiking and horseback riding trails are acceptable uses, provided that they do not employ structures or fill. The uses listed in this subsection are permissible only if it causes no adverse effect on the floodway.
(Ord. 4085, § 2, passed 2-20-2007; Ord. 4631, § 2, passed 6-17-2014; Ord. 5031, passed 11-6-2018; Ord. 5276, passed 4-6-2021)