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(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
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)
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)
It is not intended by this chapter to repeal, abrogate, or impair any existing easements, covenants, or other private agreements. However, where this chapter imposes greater restrictions, the provisions of this chapter prevail. All other ordinances inconsistent with this chapter are hereby repealed to the extent of the inconsistency only.
(Ord. 481, passed 2-16-2021)
This chapter does not imply that areas outside the flood plain districts or land uses permitted within such districts will be free from flooding or flood damages. This chapter does not create liability on the part of the City of Mora or its officers or employees for any flood damages that result from reliance on this chapter or any administrative decision lawfully made hereunder.
(Ord. 481, passed 2-16-2021)
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