(A) All land lying within the floodplain of the one hundred-year frequency flood of Blank Place and Some Ditch and their tributary streams in Kouts is subject to these regulations, in addition to the regulations otherwise established by this subchapter. When the proposed use is allowable hereunder in any other Zoning District, the following uses and types of activities are permitted in the designated floodplain:
(1) Residential, educational and institutional buildings, only if they have a minimum floor elevation of not less than two feet above the 100 year flood level, as established by the Department of Natural Resources;
(2) Outdoor recreational uses;
(3) Public rights-of-way, private drives and parking lots;
(4) Commercial buildings in the “C” Districts where the minimum floor elevation is not less than two feet above the 100-year flood level;
(5) Any structure, filling, excavating or any change in the natural grade of any property requires a permit and shall not be detrimental to other properties or the characteristics of the floodplain.
(B) Where topographic data, engineering studies or other studies are requested by the Town of Kouts to determine the effects of flooding on a structure or the effects of the structure on the flow of water, the applicant shall submit such data or studies.
(Ord. 1995-12, passed 7-6-95)