§ 105-142. Definition of floodplain boundaries.

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(a)

Studied A zones, as identified in the flood insurance study, shall be used to establish base flood elevations whenever available.

(b)

For all streams with a drainage area of 100 acres or greater, the future-conditions flood elevations shall be provided by the zoning administrator. If future-conditions elevation data are not available from the zoning administrator or another acceptable source specified in this article, then it shall be determined by a registered professional engineer using a method approved by FEMA and the zoning administrator.

(c)

If a proposed development is located in multiple flood zones or multiple base flood elevation cross the proposed site, the higher or more restrictive base flood elevation or future-conditions elevation and development standards shall take precedence.

(Ord. of 8-15-2006(01), § 1(38-91))

                    
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