19740910 1974-9Ur ~
ORDINANCE NO. 1974-9
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REENACTING SECTION 3.15
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX,
VIRGINIA, BY FURTHER DEFINING CERTAIN LAND USE
CONSTRAINTS I N FLOOD PLAIN AREAS
IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX,
VIRGINIA, that Section 3.15 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fairfax
be amended and reenacted to read in its entirety as follows:
3.15 Flood Plain and Drainage Control.
3.151 Flood Plain Land Use:
a) No structure or addition to any existing structure increasing
the outside perimeter of such structure shall be erected in
the flood plain.
b) Structures of which the underside of the lowest floor
(including cellar or basement) are contiguously adjacent to
a flood plain shall be a minimum of eighteen (18) inches
above the flood plain.
c) Where the approved subdi'vision plat delineates flood plain
limits, structures will be permitted on portions of that lot
which are outside of the flood plain area.
d) No materials shall be stored in the flood plain areas that
would increase stream flow resistance, reduce water retention
volume, introduce matter into the stream which could clog it
or cause the same to be polluted with animal waste, garbage,
debris, refuse, petroleum products, soap detergents, etc.
3.152 Flood Plain Land Alteration: Flood plain ]and is considered to
be a part of the Storm Drainage Facility Channel and therefore is
subject to any requirements pertaining to storm drainage facilities
as may be hereinafter enacted.
· . 1974-9
3.153
Rgsponsibility of Builders or Developer~. The approva~ of any
construction or change pursuant to the ordinance shall not
constitute a representation, guarantee or warranty of any kind
or nature by the City of Falrfax or by any board, commission,
agent, officers or employee thereof of the practicability or
safety of any structures or other plan proposed and shall create
no liability on the part of or give rise to any cause of action
against said City or commission, officer, agent or employee for
any loss or damage that may result therefrom.
This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption by the City Council.
Adopted: September lO, 1974.
Mayor
Attest:
C(~ty C ~erk
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