§ 17.56.6.010. Floodway.  


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  • The following artificial obstructions and nonconforming uses are prohibited in the floodway within the regulated flood hazard area:

    1.

    A building or structure including alterations for living purposes, place of assembly or permanent use by human beings or commercial and industrial buildings, or mobile homes and manufactured homes;

    2.

    A structure, fill or excavation that would cause water to be diverted from the floodway, cause erosion, obstruct the natural flow of waters or reduce the carrying capacity of the floodway. Minor excavation or fill where compatible and related and incidental may be allowed with a permitted use;

    3.

    The construction or storage of an object (artificial obstruction) subject to flotation or movement during flood level periods;

    4.

    Solid and hazardous waste disposal and individual and multiple family sewage disposal systems unless otherwise allowed pursuant to law;

    5.

    Storage of toxic, flammable, hazardous or explosive materials; and,

    6.

    Cemeteries, mausoleums, or any other burial grounds.

(Ord. No. 3102, § 3(Attach. A), 3-5-2013)