B.
The Zoning Administrator shall deny permits if it is determined the proposed development will obstruct flow or increase regional flood heights 0.01 foot or more, based on the officially adopted FIRM or other adopted map, unless the provisions of Subsection C are met.
C.
Obstructions or increases equal to or greater than 0.01 foot may only be permitted if amendments are made to this chapter, the Official Floodplain Zoning Maps, floodway lines and water surface profiles, in accordance with Article VIII of this chapter.
Note: This section refers to obstructions or increases in base
flood elevations as shown on the officially adopted FIRM or other
adopted map. Any such alterations must be reviewed and approved by
FEMA and the DNR.
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A.
No land use permit to alter or relocate a watercourse in a mapped
floodplain shall be issued until the Zoning Administrator has notified
in writing all adjacent municipalities, the Department and FEMA regional
offices and required the applicant to secure all necessary state and
federal permits. The flood-carrying capacity of any altered or relocated
watercourse shall be maintained.[1]
B.
As soon as is practicable, but not later than six months after the
date of the watercourse alteration or relocation, the Zoning Administrator
shall notify FEMA of the changes by submitting appropriate technical
or scientific data in accordance with NFIP guidelines that shall be
used to revise the FIRM, risk premium rates and floodplain management
regulations as required.
Development which requires a permit from the Department, under Chs. 30 and 31, Wis. Stats., such as docks, piers, wharves, bridges, culverts, dams and navigational aids, may be allowed if the necessary permits are obtained and amendments to the floodway lines, water surface profiles, BFEs established in the FIS or other data from the officially adopted FIRM, or other floodplain zoning maps or the floodplain zoning ordinance are made according to Article VIII of this chapter.
Public or private campgrounds shall have a low flood damage
potential and shall meet the following provisions:
A.
The campground is approved by the Department of Health Services.
B.
A land use permit for the campground is issued by the Zoning Administrator.
C.
The character of the river system and the elevation of the campground
are such that a seventy-two-hour warning of an impending flood can
be given to all campground occupants.
D.
There is an adequate flood warning procedure for the campground that
offers the minimum notice required under this section to all persons
in the campground. This procedure shall include a written agreement
between the campground owner, the municipal emergency government coordinator
and the chief law enforcement official which specifies the flood elevation
at which evacuation shall occur, personnel responsible for monitoring
flood elevations, types of warning systems to be used and the procedures
for notifying at-risk parties, and the methods and personnel responsible
for conducting the evacuation.
E.
This agreement shall be for no more than one calendar year, at which time the agreement shall be reviewed and updated, by the officials identified in Subsection D, to remain in compliance with all applicable regulations, including those of the State Department of Health Services and all other applicable regulations.
F.
Only camping units are allowed.
G.
The camping units may not occupy any site in the campground for more
than 180 consecutive days, at which time the camping unit must be
removed from the floodplain for a minimum of 24 hours.
H.
All camping units that remain on site for more than 30 days shall
be issued a limited authorization by the campground operator, a written
copy of which is kept on file at the campground. Such authorization
shall allow placement of a camping unit for a period not to exceed
180 days and shall ensure compliance with all the provisions of this
section.
I.
The municipality shall monitor the limited authorizations issued
by the campground operator to assure compliance with the terms of
this section.
K.
The campground shall have signs clearly posted at all entrances warning
of the flood hazard and the procedures for evacuation when a flood
warning is issued.
L.
All service facilities, including but not limited to refuse collection,
electrical service, natural gas lines, propane tanks, sewage systems
and wells, shall be properly anchored and placed at or floodproofed
to the flood protection elevation.