Agenda - Planning Commission - 05/05/1992

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Section 9.22.07 Of the model ordinance addresses floodway boundary and elevation information to be included [in ~ubdivision plans. We have drafted an ordinance to amend Section 9.50.38, Subdivision ~DeOign Standards, Flood Plain Requirements. Section 9.50.38 is referenced in 9.22.07. ' ' Section 9.2~,08i~ (Public Utilities, Railroads, Roads and Bridges) - Language was added to require that iriew:or replacement on-site water and sewer systems must be designed to minimize or eliminate irffi~ltrz/~on of flood waters into the systems and discharges from the systems into flood waters and thht they shall not be subject to contamination during times of flooding. Section 9.22.~19 Z (Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home Parks and Placement of Travel Trailers and ffra~Vel Vehicles) - Language was added to require that the placement of new or replacement, Oangfactured homes be properly elevated to the Regulatory Flood Plain Elevation and that sufficien[ over-the-top or ground anchors be provided. Language was also added to establish under what conditions travel trailers are exempt from the provisions of the ordinance. Section 9.22.¢0; (Administration) - Language has been added to require the applicant to provide registered certification that the building elevations and flood-proof'rog measures were accomplished ~n comphanc¢ w~t~h the ordinance. With regard to variances and condmonal use permits, the t~me frame for re~hirag decisions has been extended from 45 days to 60 days from the date of public hearing adjournr~ent. Section 9.22;11, (Nonconforming Uses) - Language has been added to decrease the status of nonconformj'~y fr~om 12 months to 6 months when the use is discontinued. Language was also added to reqBir~, that any alteration or addition to a nonconforming structure or use will be protected to't!:tr, e Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation or dry flood proofed. In keeping with the model ordinahcei language has been eliminated requiring nonconforming uses and structures to come into ¢o~fo!'rning with a certain period of time, as determined by City Council, and City Council certification that the nonconforming uses have been flood proofed or otherwise adequately protected. ~ Section 9.22.]2 -5(Penalties for Violation) - Language has been added to establish a procedure by which violatibns Of the ordinance should be documented and processed. Section 9.22.~3, (Amendments) - Basically, no change to the procedure for making changes to designation of flOOd plains on zoning map. RecommendatiOn: City Staff reCOmmends that the ordinance be moved up to City Council for adoption. CommisSion Action: Motion to: Recommend that City Council adopt the proposed ordinance amending Sections 9.22 and 9.50.38 of the Ramsey City Code. Review Chee ;Idist: P&Z: 5/5/92 City Engineer Zoning Administrator