(A) Within any floodway area (F1), no encroachments, including fill, new construction, substantial improvements, or other development shall be permitted unless it has been demonstrated through hydrologic and hydraulic analysis performed in accordance with standard engineering practice that the proposed encroachment will not result in any increase in the base flood elevation.
(B) Because floodways present increased risk to human life and property due to their relatively faster and deeper flowing waters the floodway shall be preserved to the greatest extent possible.
(1) New development shall not be permitted in the floodway where reasonable alternatives exist elsewhere. In addition to the requirements below the applicant shall demonstrate that there are no reasonable alternatives other than the floodway encroachment before a permit is issued.
(2) When the floodway is the only reasonable alternative the applicant shall demonstrate that the floodway encroachment is the minimum necessary to accomplish the project.
(3) All permitted uses, activities and development shall be undertaken in strict compliance with the flood proofing and related provisions contained herein, and in all other applicable codes, ordinances and regulations.
(Ord. passed 4-14-2010)