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Baytown |
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Code of Ordinances |
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SubPart B. LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE |
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Chapter 110. FLOODS |
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Article II. FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION |
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Division 2. ADMINISTRATION |
§ 110-69. Development permit procedures.
(a)
Application for a development permit required in section 110-68 shall be presented to the floodplain administrator on forms furnished by him and may include, but not be limited to, plans in duplicate drawn to scale showing the location, dimensions and elevation of proposed landscape alterations; existing and proposed structures, including the placement of manufactured homes; and the location of such in relation to the special flood hazard areas. Additionally, the following is required:
(1)
The elevation, in relation to mean sea level, of the lowest floor, including basement, and components of the mechanical, electrical, plumbing and other service facilities systems of all new and substantially improved structures;
(2)
The elevation, in relation to mean sea level, to which any nonresidential structure shall be floodproofed;
(3)
A certificate from a registered professional engineer or architect that the nonresidential floodproofed structure shall meet the floodproofing criteria of subsection 110-102(2);
(4)
A description of the extent to which any watercourse or natural drainage will be altered or relocated as a result of the proposed development; and
(5)
Maintain a record of all such information in accordance with subsection 110-67(1).
(b)
Approval or denial of a development permit by the floodplain administrator shall be based on all of the sections of this article and the following relevant factors:
(1)
The danger to life and property due to flooding or erosion damage.
(2)
The susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to flood damage and the effect of such damage on the individual owner.
(3)
The danger that materials may be swept onto other lands to the injury of others.
(4)
The compatibility of the proposed use with existing and anticipated development.
(5)
The safety of access to the property in times of flood for ordinary and emergency vehicles.
(6)
The costs of providing governmental services during and after flood conditions, including maintenance and repair of streets and bridges and public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems.
(7)
The expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise and sediment transport of the floodwaters and the effects of wave action, if applicable, expected at the site.
(8)
The necessity to the facility of a waterfront location, where applicable.
(9)
The availability of alternative locations, not subject to flooding or erosion damage, for the proposed use.
(10)
The relationship of the proposed use to the comprehensive plan for that area.
(Code 1967, § 12½-22; Ord. No. 4233, § 1, 8-22-85; Ord. No. 7831, § 6, 10-24-96; Ord. No. 9582, § 1, 6-26-03; Ord. No. 12,823 , § 1, 4-9-15)