Fairfield City Zoning Code
ARTICLE IX
FLOOD HAZARD OVERLAY FHO DISTRICT
§ 14-900 Statement of Legislative Intent.
[Ord. No. 08-01-2024, 8/27/2024]
In expansion of the Community Development Objectives contained in Article I of this Ordinance, it is hereby declared to be the intent of the FHO District to:
A.
Encourage the utilization of appropriate construction practices in order to prevent or minimize flood damage in the future.
B.
Minimize danger to public health by protecting water supply and natural drainage.
C.
Reduce financial burdens imposed on the Borough and its residents by preventing excessive development in areas subject to flooding.
D.
Comply with federal and state floodplain management requirements.
§ 14-901 Regulations.
[Ord. No. 08-01-2024, 8/27/2024]
All uses, activities, and development occurring within the FHO District shall comply with the Fairfield Borough Floodplain Management Ordinance, Ordinance No. 05-01-2020, as may be amended, of the Fairfield Borough Code. All Zoning Permit approvals issued in accordance with this Ordinance shall be subject to compliance with the applicable provisions of the Floodplain Management Ordinance. No Zoning Permit approval for a use, activity, or development that is also subject to the provisions of the Floodplain Management Ordinance shall be issued until such time that all permitting required by the Floodplain Management Ordinance is obtained by the applicant.