§ 18.05.080. Flood-related erosion-prone area.

A.

The floodplain administrator shall require permits for proposed construction and other development within all flood-related erosion-prone areas as known to the community.

B.

Permit applications shall be reviewed to determine whether 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 hazard.

C.

If a proposed development is found to be in the path of flood-related erosion or would increase the erosion hazard, such improvements shall be relocated or adequate protective measures shall be taken to avoid aggravating the existing erosion hazard.

D.

Within zone E on the FIRM, a setback is required 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 shall be designated according to the flood-related erosion hazard and erosion rate, in relation to the anticipated "useful life" of structures and depending upon the geologic, hydrologic, topographic and climatic characteristics of the land. The buffer may be used for suitable open space purposes such as agricultural, forestry, outdoors recreation and wildlife habitat areas and for other activities using temporary and portable structures only.

(Ord. NS275, § 1, 2006)