AMENDMENTS

§ 152.140 FLOOD PLAIN DESIGNATION - RESTRICTIONS ON REMOVAL.

   The flood plain designation on the Official Zoning Map must not be removed from flood plain areas unless it can be shown that the designation is in error or that the area has been filled to or above the elevation of the regulatory flood protection elevation and is contiguous to lands outside the flood plain. Special exceptions to this rule may be permitted by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) if it is determined that, through other measures, lands are adequately protected for the intended use.

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

§ 152.141 AMENDMENTS REQUIRE DNR APPROVAL.

   All amendments to this chapter must be submitted to and approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) prior to adoption. The Commissioner shall approve the amendments prior to city approval.

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

§ 152.142 MAP REVISIONS REQUIRE CHAPTER AMENDMENTS.

   The flood plain district regulations must be amended to incorporate any revisions by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to the flood plain maps adopted in § 152.011 of this chapter. The full chapter and related maps are available for inspection by any person during regular office hours at City Hall.

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