[R.O. 2008 §410.040; Ord. No. 541 Art. 2 §A, 1-9-2006]
This Chapter shall apply to all lands within the jurisdiction of the City of Ironton identified as numbered and unnumbered A Zones and AE Zones, on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Boundary and Floodway Map (FBFM) Panels 290930256C, 290930257C, 29093258C, 290930259C and 290930276C dated February 16, 2006, as amended, and any future revisions thereto. In all areas covered by this Chapter, no development shall be permitted except through the issuance of a floodplain development permit granted by the City of Ironton or its duly designated representative under such safeguards and restrictions as the City of Ironton or the designated representative may reasonably impose for the promotion and maintenance of the general welfare, health of the inhabitants of the City and as specifically noted in Article IV.
[R.O. 2008 §410.050; Ord. No. 541 Art. 2 §B, 1-9-2006]
The Board of Aldermen shall appoint a person to be the City's
designated Floodplain Administrator under this Chapter.
[R.O. 2008 §410.060; Ord. No. 541 Art. 2 §C, 1-9-2006]
No development located within the special flood hazard areas
of this City shall be located, extended, converted or structurally
altered without full compliance with the terms of this Chapter and
other applicable regulations.
[R.O. 2008 §410.070; Ord. No. 541 Art. 2 §D, 1-9-2006]
It is not intended by this Chapter to repeal, abrogate or impair
any existing easements, covenants or deed restrictions. However, where
this Chapter imposes greater restrictions, the provisions of this
Chapter shall prevail. All other ordinances inconsistent with this
Chapter are hereby repealed to the extent of the inconsistency only.
[R.O. 2008 §410.080; Ord. No. 541 Art. 2 §E, 1-9-2006]
In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this
Chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements, shall be liberally
construed in favor of the Governing Body and shall not be deemed a
limitation or repeal of any other powers granted by State Statutes.
[R.O. 2008 §410.090; Ord. No. 541 Art. 2 §F, 1-9-2006]
The degree of flood protection required by this Chapter is considered
reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on engineering and
scientific methods of study. Larger floods may occur on rare occasions
or the flood heights may be increased by man-made or natural causes,
such as ice jams and bridge openings restricted by debris. This Chapter
does not imply that areas outside the floodway and flood fringe or
land uses permitted within such areas will be free from flooding or
flood damage. This Chapter shall not create a liability on the part
of the City of Ironton, any officer or employee thereof for any flood
damages that may result from reliance on this Chapter or any administrative
decision lawfully made thereunder.
