Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 09/21/2015

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to - 03) Ordinance Language Commentary other requirements in this ordinance. In case of a conflict, the more restrictive standards will apply. 2.3 Incorporation of Maps by Reference: The following maps together with all attached material are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of the Official Zoning Map and this ordinance. The attached material includes the Flood Insurance Study for County, Minnesota, and and the Flood Insurance Rate Map Incorporated Areas, dated panels enumerated below, dated , all prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. These materials are on file in the [list location where maps will be filed — i.e., City Clerk's office). (list all map panels here) 2.4 Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation: The regulatory flood protection elevation (RFPE) is an elevation no lower than one foot above the elevation of the regional flood plus any increases in flood elevation caused by encroachments on the floodplain that result from designation of a floodway. 2.5 Interpretation: The boundaries of the zoning districts are determined by 01141 scaling distances on the Flood Insurance Rate Map. 2.51 Where a conflict exists between the floodplain limits illustrated on the official zoning map and actual field conditions, the flood elevations l ' shall be the governing factor. The Zoning Administrator must interpret the boundary location based on the ground elevations that existed on the site on the date of the first National Flood Insurance Program map showing the area within the regulatory floodplain, and other available technical data. 2.52 Persons contesting the location of the district boundaries will be given a reasonable opportunity to present their case to the (Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment) and to submit technical evidence. Abrogation and Greater Restrictions: It is not intended by this ordinance to repeal, abrogate, or impair any existing easements, covenants, or other private agreements. However, where this ordinance imposes greater restrictions, the provisions of this ordinance prevail. All other ordinances 2.6 (0 July 2015 2 not, then delete this statement and other overlay references. Mandatory language. Each community must adopt the Flood Insurance Study and specific map panels that encompass its boundaries. Under Minnesota Rules 6120.5700, these materials are considered attachments to the Zoning Map. Listing of maps will vary by jurisdiction and map type. • For communities with older maps, such as Flood Hazard Boundary Maps, in addition to Flood Insurance Rate Maps, these maps should also be listed in Section 2.3. • For counties, the map index may be used in lieu of listing all the map panels individually. • Cities may need to adopt other map panels to encompass areas that may be annexed in the future. Counties and townships may need to adopt city map panels to encompass areas that may be detached from cities. See Section 2.10. Optional - Reiterates information in the (mandatory) definition of this term in Section 2.9. The RFPE can be increased beyond one foot to provide enhanced flood protection. In A-0 zones, add more detailed language: "Within the AO Zone, the RFPE is an elevation no lower than [the number shown on the FIRM] above the highest adjacent grade of an existing structure or proposed structure or a proposed structural addition."