1979_Ordinances - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

2. detailed profiles or elevations are provided in the accompanying study, but •for which the 100 year flood plain boundary has been approximated. Such areas are shown on such map by broken rather than solid lines. Development. Any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate, ding but not limited to buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, nq, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations. Flood Fringe. That area of the 100 year flood plain not included in the floodway. The boundaries of such area shall be those shown on the map and study incorporated by reference in Section 31-117. Flood Profile. A graph or longitudinal profile showing the relation- ship of the water -surface elevation of a flood event to a location along a stream or river. combination of structural and non-structural additions, changes or adjustments to structures which reduce or eliminate flood damage to real estate or improved real property, water and sanitary facilities, structures and their contents. That area within the to carry and discharge the • ing the water surface eleva The boundaries of the flood Table 2 of the study incorp of the 100 flood equired odwaters of the 100 year flood without increas- n of that flood more than one foot at any point. s are delineated on the maps and described in ted by reference in Section 31-117. Mobile Home. A structure, transportable in one or more sections, which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities. It does not include recreational vehicles or travel trailers. Such definition shall be applicable to this article notwithstanding any different meaning ascribed to such term by anv other provision of this code. 100 Year Flood. A level of flooding that, on the average, is likely to occur every 100 years. Hence, a 100 year flood may be said to have a one percent chance of occurring each year, although it may occur in any year. Section 31-118. Purpose and intent. The purpose of this article is to establish procedures and standards for the protection of life and property within designated flood plain areas and for the conservation of the natural environment and water quality of the streams on which such flood plain areas have been designated within the corporate limits of the city, in order that one or more of the following • objectives may be attained: