07-18-2016 Planning Commission Packet

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PC Exhibit A Flood Plain regulation comprehensive Revision luly 18, 2016 SECTION 1.0 STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION,FINDINGS OF fACT AND PURPOSE 78-1101 Statutory Authorization: The legislature of the State of Minnesota has,in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 103F and Chapter 462 delegated the responsibility to local government units to adopt regulations designed to minimize flood losses.Therefore,the City Council of Orono, Minnesota,does ordain as follows. 78-1103 Purpose: 1.21 This ordinance regulates development in the flood hazard areas of the City of Orono.These flood hazard areas are subject to periodic inundation,which may result in loss of life and property,health and safety hazards, disruption of commerce and governmental services, extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection and relief,and impairment of the tax base.It is the purpose of this ordinance to promote the public health,safety, and general welfare by minimizing these losses and disruptions. 1.22 National Flood Insurance Program Compliance.This ordinance is adopted to comply with the rules and regulations of the National Flood Insurance Program codified as 44 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 59 - 78,as amended,so as to maintain the community's eligibility in the National Flood Insurance Program. 1.23 This ordinance is also intended to preserve the natural characteristics and functions of watercourses and floodplains in order to moderate flood and stormwater impacts, improve water quality, reduce soil erosion,protect aquatic and riparian habitat,provide recreational opportunities, provide aesthetic benefits and enhance community and economic development. SECTION 2.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS 2.1 How to Use This Ordinance: This ordinance adopts the floodplain maps applicable to the City of Orono and includes three floodplain districts: Floodway, Flood Fringe,and General Floodplain. 2.11 Where Floodway and Flood Fringe districts are delineated on the floodplain maps,the standards in Sections 4 or 5 will apply,depending on the location of a property. 2.12 Locations where Floodway and Flood Fringe districts are not delineated on the floodplain maps are considered to fall within the General Floodpiain district.Within the General Floodplain district,the Floodway District standards in Section 4 apply unless the floodway boundary is determined,according to the process outlined in Section 6.Once the floodway boundary is determined,the Flood Fringe District standards in Section 5 may apply outside the floodway. 2.2 Lands to Which Ordinance Applies: This ordinance applies to all lands within the jurisdiction of Orono shown on the Official Zoning Map and/or the attachments to the map as being located within the boundaries of the Floodway, Flood Fringe,or General Floodplain Districts. 2.21 The Floodway, Flood Fringe and General Floodplain Districts are overlay districts that are superimposed on all existing zoning districts.The standards imposed in the overlay districts are in addition to any other requirements in this ordinance. In case of a conflict,the more restrictive standards will apply. 2.3 Incorporation of Maps by Reference: The following maps together with all attached material are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of the Official Zoning Map and this ordinance.The attached material includes the Flood Insurance Study for Hennepin County, Minnesota,and Incorporated Areas,dated November 4, 2016 and the Flood Insurance Rate Map panels enumerated below,dated November 4,2016,all prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.These materials are on file in the City Clerk's office. Effective Flood Insurance Rate Map panels: Flood Plain Ordinance Page 1