19671121 1967-9 ORDINANCE NO. ~967r9
AN ORDINANCE to provide for the amendment of
certain provisions of the Zoning Ordinance
relating to flood plain.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Fairfax
as follows:
Under Section 2, Definitions, add:
2.111 Flood Plain: Any land area along a natural drainage way which
is subject to continuous or periodic inundation or flooding as
delineated and shown on an official map dated July 19, 1~65 on
file in the office of the Director of Public Works, which map
is made a part of this ordinance by reference.
Under Section 3, General Regulations, add:
3.15 Flood Plain and Drainage Control:
3.151 Development: No structure or addition to any existing structure
increasing the outside perimeter of such structure shall be
erected in the flood plain, except as provided under the follow-
ing conditions:
(a) Structures of which the underside of the lowest floor
(including cellar or basement) is a minimum of 18 inches above
,the flood plain, and where such structures and land use will
not adversely affect the stream flow or natural drainage of
the flood plain.
(b) Where the approved subdivision plat, approved by the
Director of Public Works, delineates flood plain limits, struc-
tures.will be permitted on any lot on which a flood free building
site remains.
3.152 Drainage.: No change shall be made in the contours of any land
which affects the course, width or elevation of any flood plain
or natural or other drainage channel in any manner which will
obstruct, interfere with or change the drainage of such land
without providing adequate drainage in connection therewith, as
approved by the Director of Public Works.
3.153 Responsibility of Builders or DeveloDer~: The approval of any
construction or change pursuant to this ordinance shall not
constitute a representation, guarantee or warranty of any kind
or nature by the City of Fairfax or by any board, commission,
agent, officer or employee thereof of the practicability or
safety of any structure or other plan proposed and shall create
no liability on or cause of action against said City, board,
commission, officer, agent or employee for any loss or damage
that may result therefrom.
Sections 2.111 and 3.15, adopted on July 20, 1965 are
hereby repealed.
INTRODUCED: November 7, 1967
ADOPTED: November 21, 1967
Mayor
Attest:
/City Clerk
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