CHAPTER 1439
Flood Damage Reduction
1439.01   General provisions.
1439.011   Findings of fact.
1439.012   Statement of purpose.
1439.013   Methods of reducing flood loss.
1439.014   Lands to which these regulations apply.
1439.015   Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard.
1439.016   Abrogation and greater restrictions.
1439.017   Interpretation.
1439.018   Warning and disclaimer of liability.
1439.019   Severability.
1439.02   Definitions.
1439.03   Administration.
1439.031   Designation of the Floodplain Administrator.
1439.032   Duties and responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator.
1439.033   Floodplain development permits.
1439.034   Application required.
1439.035   Review and approval of a floodplain development permit application.
1439.036   Inspections.
1439.037   Post-construction certifications required.
1439.038   Revoking a floodplain development permit.
1439.039   Exemption from filing a development permit.
1439.0310   State and federal development.
1439.0311   Map maintenance activities.
1439.0312   Data use and flood map interpretation.
1439.0313   Use of preliminary flood insurance rate map and/or flood insurance study data.
1439.0314   Substantial damage determinations.
1439.04   Use and development standards for flood hazard reduction.
1439.041   Use regulations.
1439.042   Water and wastewater systems.
1439.043   Subdivisions and other new developments.
1439.044   Residential structures.
1439.045   Nonresidential structures.
1439.046   Accessory structures.
1439.047   Recreational vehicles.
1439.048   Gas or liquid storage tanks.
1439.049   Assurance of flood carrying capacity.
1439.05   Appeals and variances.
1439.051   Appeals Board established.
1439.052   Powers and duties.
1439.053   Appeals.
1439.054   Variances.
1439.055   Procedures at hearings.
1439.056   Appeal to the court.
1439.06   Enforcement.
1439.061   Compliance required.
1439.062   Notice of violation.
1439.063   Violations and penalties.
   CROSS REFERENCES
         Flood control by soil conservation district supervisors - see Ohio R.C. 1515.08
         Flood insurance - see Ohio R.C. 3925.34(C), 3941.02(A)(1)
         Water supply, sanitation, ditches - see Ohio R.C. 6101.01 et seq.
         Altering, polluting and diverting watercourses - see GEN. OFF. 660.04
1439.01   GENERAL PROVISIONS
1439.011   FINDINGS OF FACT.
   The City of Kenton has special flood hazard areas that are subject to periodic inundation which may result in loss of life and property, health and safety hazards, disruption of commerce and governmental services, extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection and relief, and impairment of the tax base. Additionally, structures that are inadequately elevated, floodproofed, or otherwise protected from flood damage also contribute to the flood loss. In order to minimize the threat of such damages and to achieve the purposes hereinafter set forth, these regulations are adopted.
(Ord. 24-006. Passed 4-22-24.)
1439.012   STATEMENT OF PURPOSE.
   It is the purpose of these regulations to promote the public health, safety and general welfare, and to:
   (a)   Protect human life and health;
   (b)   Minimize expenditure of public money for costly flood control projects;
   (c)   Minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding and generally undertaken at the expense of the general public;
   (d)   Minimize prolonged business interruptions;
   (e)   Minimize damage to public facilities and utilities such as water and gas mains, electric, telephone and sewer lines, streets and bridges located in areas of special flood hazard;
   (f)   Help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the proper use and development of areas of special flood hazard so as to protect property and minimize future flood blight areas;
   (g)   Ensure that those who occupy the areas of special flood hazard assume responsibility for their actions;
   (h)   Minimize the impact of development on adjacent properties within and near flood prone areas;
   (i)   Ensure that the flood storage and conveyance functions of the floodplain are maintained;
   (j)   Minimize the impact of development on the natural, beneficial values of the floodplain;
   (k)   Prevent floodplain uses that are either hazardous or environmentally incompatible; and
   (l)   Meet community participation requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program.
      (Ord. 24-006. Passed 4-22-24.)
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