CHAPTER 152: FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT

Section

Statutory Authorization, Findings of Fact and Purpose

   152.001   Statutory authorization

   152.002   Findings of fact and purpose

General Provisions

   152.010   Lands to which chapter applies

   152.011   Incorporation of maps by reference

   152.012   Abrogation and greater restrictions

   152.013   Warning and disclaimer of liability

   152.014   Severability

   152.015   Definitions

   152.016   Annexations

Establishment of Flood Plain Districts

   152.020   Districts

   152.021   Applicability

Requirements for All Flood Plain Districts

   152.030   Minimum development standards

   152.031   Flood capacity

   152.032   Storage and processing of materials

   152.033   Critical facilities

Floodway District (FW)

   152.040   Permitted uses

   152.041   Standards for floodway permitted uses

   152.042   Conditional uses

   152.043   Standards for floodway conditional uses

Flood Fringe District (FF)

   152.050   Permitted uses

   152.051   Standards for flood fringe permitted uses

   152.052   Conditional uses

   152.053   Standards for flood fringe conditional uses

General Flood Plain District (GF)

   152.060   Permitted uses

   152.061   Procedures for determining floodway boundaries and regional flood elevations

Flood Prone District (FPA)

   152.070   Flood prone areas

   152.071   Procedures for amendment to designation and map

Land Development Standards

   152.080   General

   152.081   Subdivisions

   152.082   Building sites

Utilities, Railroads, Roads, and Bridges

   152.090   Public utilities

   152.091   Public transportation facilities

   152.092   On-site water supply and sewage treatment systems

Manufactures Homes and Recreational Vehicles

   152.100   Manufactured homes

   152.101   Recreational vehicles

Administration

   152.110   Duties

   152.111   Permit requirements

   152.112   Variances

   152.113   Conditional uses

Nonconformities

   152.120   Continuance of nonconformities

Violations and Penalties

   152.130   Violation constitutes a misdemeanor

   152.131   Other lawful action

   152.132   Enforcement

Amendments

   152.140   Flood plain designation - restrictions on removal

   152.141   Amendments require DNR approval

   152.142   Map revisions require chapter amendments

STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION, FINDINGS OF FACT AND PURPOSE

§ 152.001 STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION.

   The legislature of the State of Minnesota has, in M.S. Chapters 103F and 462 delegated the responsibility to local government units to adopt regulations designed to minimize flood losses. Therefore, the City Council of the City of Mora, Minnesota, does ordain the following chapter.

(Ord. 481, passed 2-16-2021)

§ 152.002 FINDINGS OF FACT AND PURPOSE.

   (A)   This chapter regulates development in the flood hazard areas of the City of Mora. These flood hazard areas 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. It is the purpose of this chapter to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare by minimizing these losses and disruptions.

   (B)   National Flood Insurance Program Compliance. This chapter is adopted to comply with the rules and regulations of the National Flood Insurance Program codified as 44 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 59 -78, as amended, so as to maintain the community's eligibility in the National Flood Insurance Program.

   (C)   This chapter is also intended to preserve the natural characteristics and functions of watercourses and flood plains in order to moderate flood and stormwater impacts, improve water quality, reduce soil erosion, protect aquatic and riparian habitat, provide recreational opportunities, provide aesthetic benefits and enhance community and economic development.

(Ord. 481, passed 2-16-2021)

GENERAL PROVISIONS

§ 152.010 LANDS TO WHICH CHAPTER APPLIES.

   This chapter applies to all lands within the jurisdiction of the City of Mora within the boundaries of the Floodway, Flood Fringe and General Flood Plain Districts. The boundaries of these districts are determined by scaling distances on the Flood Insurance Rate Map, or as modified in accordance with § 152.021.

   (A)   The Floodway, Flood Fringe and General Flood Plain Districts are overlay districts that are superimposed on all existing zoning districts. The standards imposed in the overlay districts are in addition to any other requirements in this chapter. In case of a conflict, the more restrictive standards will apply.

   (B)   Where a conflict exists between the flood plain limits illustrated on the official flood plain maps and actual field conditions, the flood elevations shall be the governing factor in locating the regulatory flood plain limits.

   (C)   Persons contesting the location of the district boundaries will be given a reasonable opportunity to present their case to the Planning Commission and to submit technical evidence.

(Ord. 481, passed 2-16-2021)

§ 152.011 INCORPORATION OF MAPS BY REFERENCE.

   The following maps together with all attached material are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of the Official Zoning Map and this chapter:

   (A)   Flood insurance studies.

      (1)   Kanabec County, Minnesota and Incorporated Areas, dated May 1978.

      (2)   City of Mora, Kanabec County, dated September 1977.

   (B)   Flood Insurance Rate Map panels.

      (1)   Kanabec County Panel 2702140200A, dated November 1, 1978.

      (2)   City of Mora Panel 2702160001B, dated September 1, 1977.

   (C)   Flood Boundary Floodway Map panels.

      (1)   City of Mora Panel 270216001, dated September 1, 1977.

   (D)   City of Mora Flood Prone Areas Map.

   (E)   These materials are on file in the offices of the City of Mora Community Development Department.

(Ord. 481, passed 2-16-2021)