(A) The term "structure" as used in this Section does not include recreational structures that are intended for seasonal use other than residential use.
(B) No structure shall be constructed in any flood hazard zone or red avalanche hazard area.
(C) Structures may be constructed in blue avalanche hazard areas provided that proper mitigating measures have been taken.
(D) No structure shall be constructed on a slope of forty (40) percent or greater except in the following zone districts: Housing (H), Single-Family Residential (SFR); Two-Family Residential (R); Two-Family Primary/Secondary Residential (PS); or in the West Vail Multi-Family Overlay Districts.
(E) The Administrator may require an applicant desiring to build in an avalanche hazard zone of influence to submit a definitive study of the hazard area in which the applicant proposes to build, if the Town’s master hazard plan does not contain sufficient information to determine if the proposed location is in a red hazard or blue hazard area. The study shall be completed in accordance with Chapter 12 of this Title.
(F) The Administrator may require an applicant desiring to build in a blue avalanche hazard zone to submit a definitive study indicating whether improvements are required to mitigate the possible hazard, and if required, a description of the improvements proposed. The study shall be completed in accordance with Chapter 12 of this Title.
(Ord. 12(1978) § 4; Ord. 16(1983) § 1; Ord. 29(2005) § 44; Ord. 28(2007) § 4; Ord. 17(2023) § 1; Ord. 19(2023) § 6)