A. All permit applications will be reviewed to determine if the proposed development will be located within a special flood- related erosion hazard area.
B. The reviewing process will determine if the proposed site alterations and improvements will be reasonably safe from flood- related erosion and will not cause flood-related erosion hazards or otherwise aggravate the existing flood-related erosion hazard.
C. When the proposed development is found to be in the path of flood-related erosion or to increase the erosion hazard, require the improvement to be relocated or adequate protective measures to be taken which will not aggravate the existing erosion hazard.
D. When it has been determined the proposed development is in a special flood-related erosion hazard, delineated as Zone E on the community FIRM, require:
1. A setback for all new development from the lake, bay, riverfront or other body of water, to create a safety buffer consisting of a natural vegetative or contour strip. This buffer will be designated according to the flood-related erosion hazard and erosion rate, in conjunction with the anticipated "useful life" of structures, and depending upon the geologic, hydrologic, topographic and climatic characteristics of the community's land. The buffer may be used for suitable open space purposes, such as agricultural, forestry, outdoor recreational and wildlife habitat, and for other activities using temporary and portable structures only. (Ord. 99-02, 7-6-1999)
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