(A) Development in areas that lie within the regulatory flood plain boundary must acquire prior approval from the State Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Regulatory flood boundaries have been determined by the State Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and are illustrated by the flood boundary and floodway map, Noble County, Panel numbers 180186 0001-0001,180186 0001-0004 and 180186 0001-0005.
(B) Flood plains may be changed if the State Natural Resources Commission, after investigating the land involved, determines: that the requested change would not endanger the public welfare; and that the elevation of the land is at or above the elevation of the regulatory flood. The determination shall be made in writing upon the request of the applicant who shall provide the State Natural Resources Commission with a scale drawing identifying the location, dimensions and elevations related to the U.S.G.S. datum of the land.
(C) All buildings or structures permitted on lands within 100 feet of the flood plain shall be required to comply with the flood protection grade as established by the State Natural Resources Commission.
(Ord. 614, passed 2-22-1999)