§ 74-205.3. Nonresidential structures in traditional floodplain areas.

(a)

New development. A new nonresidential structure to be located on property encumbered by a traditional floodplain, floodway, or special flood hazard area shall be located not less than 15 feet horizontally and two feet vertically beyond the nearest base flood elevation. If a new non-residential structure cannot comply with the 15-foot horizontal requirement, development is prohibited.

(b)

Substantially damaged or substantially improved structures. If an existing nonresidential structure located within the traditional floodplain, floodway, or special flood hazard area has sustained substantial damage or is proposed for substantial improvement, the structure shall be located not less than 15 feet horizontally and two feet vertically beyond the nearest base flood elevation.

(c)

Elevating existing non-residential structures. If, due to site conditions, an existing nonresidential structure cannot comply with the 15-foot horizontal requirement, in accordance with section 74-205.3(b), the structure may be elevated in accordance with either section 74-205.5(b) or section 74-205.5(c); provided however that section 74-205.5(a) shall apply to an elevated nonresidential structure regardless of whether section 74-205.5(b) or section 74-205.5(c) applies.

(d)

Flood protecting nonresidential structures. If, due to structural conditions, an existing nonresidential structure cannot comply with the 15-foot horizontal and the two foot vertical requirements in section 74-205.3(b), an existing nonresidential structure may be flood protected in accordance with section 74-205.5(d).

(Ord. No. 2013-20(13-O-1021), § 7, 5-29-13)