(a) Variances from the provisions of this chapter shall be determined by the Board of Zoning Appeals as provided in Chapter 1309 of this Building Code, subject, however, to the additional criteria set forth below.
(b) In considering all applications for variances from the terms of this chapter, the Board of Zoning Appeals shall consider the following flood hazard factors in addition to other relevant provisions of this Building Code and the Codified Ordinances:
(1) The danger that materials may be swept by flooding onto other lands to the injury of others.
(2) The danger to life and property due to flooding or erosion damage.
(3) The susceptibility of the proposed use and its contents to flood damage and the effect of such damage on the individual owner.
(4) The availability of alternative locations for the proposed use which are not subject to flooding or erosion damage.
(5) The necessity to the use of a water front location, where applicable.
(6) The relationship of the proposed use to the comprehensive plan and flood plain management program for that area.
(7) The safety of access to the property in times of flooding for ordinary and emergency vehicles.
(8) The expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise and sediment transport of flood waters and the effects of wave action, if applicable, expected at the site.
(9) The costs of providing governmental services during and after flood conditions, including maintenance and repair of public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems, and streets and bridges.
(c) Upon consideration of the above factors, the Board of Zoning Appeals may attach such conditions to the granting of variances as it deems reasonably necessary to further the purposes of this chapter and serve the public health, safety and welfare.
(Ord. 1999-02. Passed 1-11-99.)