Section
Statutory Authorization, Findings of Fact, Purpose and Objectives
156.001 Statutory authorization
156.002 Findings of fact
156.003 Statement of purpose
156.004 Objectives
Definitions
156.015 Definitions
General Provisions
156.030 Lands to which this chapter applies
156.031 Establishment of development permit
156.032 Compliance
156.033 Interpretation
156.034 Warning and disclaimer of liability
Administration
156.050 Designation of Floodplain Administrator
156.051 Permits procedure
156.052 Duties and responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator
156.053 Adoption of letter of map revisions
156.054 Administrative procedures
Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction
156.065 General standards
156.066 Specific standards
156.067 Standards for streams without established base flood elevations and floodways
156.068 Standards for streams with estimated base flood elevations but without floodways
156.069 Standards for areas of shallow flooding (AO Zones)
Variance Procedures
156.080 Establishment of Appeal Board
156.081 Right to appeal
156.082 Historic structures
156.083 Functionally dependent uses
156.084 Agricultural structures
156.085 Considerations
156.086 Findings
156.087 Floodways
156.088 Conditions
Legal Status Provisions
156.100 Effect on rights and liabilities under the existing code
156.101 Effect upon outstanding building permits
156.999 Penalty
STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION, FINDINGS OF FACT, PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
The Legislature of the State of South Carolina has in South Carolina Code of Laws, Title 5 and Title 6 and amendments thereto, delegated the responsibility to local governmental units to adopt regulations designed to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of its citizenry. Therefore, the Town Council of South Congaree, South Carolina, does ordain as follows.
(1985 Code, Ch. 15, Art. I) (Am. Ord. --, passed 4-27-2018)
(A) The special flood hazard areas of South Congaree are subject to periodic inundation which results 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, all of which adversely affect the public health, safety and general welfare.
(B) These flood losses are caused by the cumulative effect of obstructions in floodplains causing increases in flood heights and velocities, and by the occupancy in flood hazard areas by uses vulnerable to floods or hazardous to other lands which are inadequately elevated, floodproofed or otherwise unprotected from flood damages.
(1985 Code, Ch. 15, Art. I) (Am. Ord. --, passed 4-27-2018)
It is the purpose of this chapter to protect human life and health, minimize property damage, and encourage appropriate construction practices to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions by requiring that uses vulnerable to floods, including facilities which serve such uses, be protected against flood damage at the time of initial construction. Uses of the floodplain which are dangerous to health, safety, and property due to water or erosion hazards or which increase flood heights, velocities, or erosion are restricted or prohibited. These provisions attempt to control the alteration of natural floodplains, stream channels, and natural protective barriers which are involved in the accommodation of flood waters; and to control filling, grading, dredging and other development which may increase flood damage or erosion. This chapter prevents or regulates the construction of flood barriers which will unnaturally divert floodwaters or which may increase flood hazards to other lands.
(1985 Code, Ch. 15, Art. I) (Am. Ord. --, passed 4-27-2018)
(A) The objectives of this chapter are to protect human life and health, to help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the sound use and development of flood-prone areas in such a manner as to minimize flood blight areas, and to ensure that potential home buyers are notified that property is in a flood area. The provisions of this chapter are intended to minimize damage to public facilities and utilities, such as water and gas mains; electric, telephone, and sewer lines; and streets and bridges located in the floodplain; and to prevent prolonged business interruptions.
(B) An important floodplain management objective of this chapter is to minimize expenditure of public money for costly flood control projects and rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding.
(C) Floodplains are an important asset to the community. They perform vital natural functions, such as temporary storage of floodwaters, moderation of peak flood flows, maintenance of water quality, groundwater recharge, prevention of erosion, habitat for diverse natural wildlife populations, recreational opportunities, and aesthetic quality. These functions are best served if floodplains are kept in their natural state. Wherever possible, the natural characteristics of floodplains and their associated wetlands and water bodies should be preserved and enhanced. Decisions to alter floodplains, especially floodways and stream channels, should be the result of careful planning processes that evaluate resource conditions and human needs.
(1985 Code, Ch. 15, Art. I) (Am. Ord. --, passed 4-27-2018) Penalty, see § 156.999
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