(a) Intent. The following provisions pertaining to the use and development of lands subject to periodic flooding are provided to encourage the use and development of such lands in a manner so as to reduce the perils of flooding and to promote the public health, safety and general welfare.
(b) Zones. The floodplain shall be divided into two zones as follows:
(1) Restricted Zone. The floodway necessary to preserve the natural capacity of a channel for flood water; and
(2) Limited Zone. The low-lying area on each side of the restricted zone where flooding is of sufficient frequency to require proofing of structures against flood loss.
(c) Zone Boundaries. Zone boundaries shall be determined by the Village Engineer and based upon publications of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources pertaining to floods and other appropriate information.
(d) Change of Zone Boundaries. Zone boundaries shall only be decreased subject to the provision of flood control or protection works and a finding by the Village Engineer that such control or protection is adequate to prevent flooding of the land being removed from regulation under this section.
(e) Development Standards. In addition to the provisions of the established zoning district, the following standards for the arrangement and development of land and buildings are required under this section.
(1) Restricted Zone. Within the restricted zone, the use and development of land shall be conducted in such a manner as not to fill the specified channel or otherwise restrict the flow of flood waters and shall be subject to the approval of the Village Engineer.
(2) Limited Zone. Within the limited zone, the use shall be so developed as to proof the use or structure against flood damage, by elevating it above the prescribed level or by other appropriate means, and shall be subject to the approval of the Village Engineer.
(Ord. 5-89, passed 5-8-1989)