Chapter 17.30
FLOOD HAZARD AREAS

Sections:

17.30.005    Purpose.

17.30.010    Applicability and classification.

17.30.015    Mapping.

17.30.020    Regulation.

17.30.005 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to regulate land use activity within flood hazard areas to avoid adverse impacts to on-site and off-site improvements, property and persons. Additionally, the purpose of this chapter is to protect water quality in the event flooding should occur.

(Ord. 343 § 1, 2002).

17.30.010 Applicability and classification.

A. Applicability. This chapter applies to regulated activities within flood hazard areas.

B. Classification. All flood hazard areas shall be as identified in the scientific and engineering report entitled "The Flood Insurance Study for Pierce County," dated August 19, 1987, or as amended, with accompanying flood insurance rate maps prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

(Ord. 343 § 1, 2002).

17.30.015 Mapping.

Flood hazards are delineated on maps created by the Department.

(Ord. 343 § 1, 2002).

17.30.020 Regulation.

All development in flood hazard areas shall be according to City codes including, but not limited to International Building Code, City Public Works Standards and Chapter 14.15 UPMC, Flood Damage Prevention.

A. No activity that increases flooding impacts on adjacent properties shall be permitted.

B. No new development served by septic system shall be permitted in the floodway or floodplain.

(Ord. 343 § 1, 2002).