Section 175-79                      FLOODPLAIN DISTRICT PROVISIONS


A. Permit Requirement: All uses, activities, and development occurring within any floodplain district shall be undertaken only upon the issuance of a Zoning Permit. Such development shall be undertaken only in strict compliance with the provisions of the Ordinance and with all other applicable codes and ordinances, as amended, and the Town of Front Royal Subdivision Regulations.  Prior to the issuance of any such permit, the Zoning Administrator shall require all applications to include compliance with all applicable state and federal laws.  

 

(Ord. No. Z-3-98 Amended (A) 11-13-98-Effective Upon Passage)

(Ord. No. 7-08 Amended 6-2-08 as an Emergency Ordinance & 6-23-08 Formally-Effective Upon Passage)

 

B. Site Plans and Permit Applications: All applications for development within any floodplain district and all building permits issued for the floodplain shall incorporate the following information:

 

     1. For structures to be elevated, the elevation of the lowest floor (including basement).

 

2. For structures to be flood-proofed (non-residential only), the elevation to which the structure will be flood-proofed.

 

(Ord. No. Z-2-95 Amended Entire Section 1-23-95-Effective Upon Passage)

(Ord. No. Z-3-98 Added “I” 10-23-98-Effective Upon Passage)
(Ord. No. 2-08 Added “Dam Safety/ Floodplain Management” 5-12-08-Effective Upon Passage)

(Ord. No. 12-08 Amended/Removed “C- I” 10-14-08-Effective Upon Passage)