Ord #016-3rd Ser/Amending code re: floodplain management

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DNISION 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec.78-1104 Lands to Which Ordinance Applies: This Section states that this Ordinance shall apply to all lands within the jurisdiction of the City of Orono shown on the Official Floodplain Overlay District Map and/or the attachments thereto as being located within the boundaries of the Floodway, Flood Fringe, or General Flood Plain Districts. Sec.7&1105 Establishment of Official Floodplain Overlay District Map. This Section adopts the Official Floodplain Overlay District Map as the Flood Insurance Rate Map panels numbered 27053C0144E, 27053C0165E, 27053CO284E, 27053CO285E, 27053CO292E, 27053C0301E, 27053C0302E, 27053C0303, 27053C0304E, 27053C0306E, 27053C0307E, 27053C0308E, 27053C0311E, 27053C0312E, 27053C0312E, 27053C0316E as well as the Hennepin County Flood Insurance Study,Volumes 1 and 2. Sec. 78-1106 Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation. This section establishes the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation as an elevation no lower than one foot above the elevation of the regional flood plus any increases in flood elevation caused by encroachments on the flood plain that result from designation of a floodway. Sec. 78-1107 Interpretation. This Section de�nes how this ordinance will be applied with regard to interpretation of the ordinance and determination of Overlay District boundaries. Sec. 78-1108 Abrogation and Greater Restrictions. It is not intended by this Ordinance to repeal, abrogate, or impair any existing easements, covenants, or deed restrictions. However,where this Ordinance imposes greater restrictions,the provisions of this Ordinance shall prevail. All other ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of the inconsistency only. Sec. 78-1109 Warning and Disclaimer of Liability This Ordinance does not imply that areas outside the flood plain districts or land uses permitted within such districts will be free from flooding or flood damages. This Ordinance shall not create liability on the part of the City of Orono or any officer or employee thereof for any flood damages that result from reliance on this Ordinance or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder. Sec. 78-1110 Severability If any section, clause, provision, or portion of this Ordinance is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Ordinance shall not be affected thereby. Sec. 78-1111 Definitions. This Section defines the following terms as they apply to this ordinance: Accessory Use or Structure; Basement; Conditional Use; Equal Degree Page 2 of 7