Willcox |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 18. FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION |
Chapter 18.05. PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION |
§ 18.05.070. Floodways.
Located within areas of special flood hazard established in section 18.03.020 are areas designated as floodways. Since the floodway is an extremely hazardous area due to the velocity of floodwaters which carry debris, potential projectiles and erosion potential, the following provisions apply:
A.
Prohibit encroachments, including fill, new construction, substantial improvements and other development, unless certification by a registered professional engineer or architect is provided demonstrating that encroachments shall not result in any increase in flood levels during the occurrence of the base flood discharge.
B.
If section 18.05.070 is satisfied, all new construction and substantial improvements shall comply with all other applicable flood hazard reduction provisions of chapter 18.05.
(Ord. NS275, § 1, 2006)