Hamiltonban Township
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XIV
Floodplain Overlay FO District
§ 375-47 Statement of legislative intent.
It is hereby declared to be the intent of the FO 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 Township and its residents by preventing excessive development in areas subject to flooding.
D.
Comply with federal and state floodplain management requirements.
§ 375-48 Regulations.
All uses, activities, and development occurring within the FO District shall comply with Chapter 190, Floodplain Management, as may be amended, of the Hamiltonban Township Code. All zoning permit approvals issued in accordance with this chapter shall be subject to compliance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 190, Floodplain Management. No zoning permit approval for a use, activity, or development that is also subject to the provisions of Chapter 190, Floodplain Management, shall be issued until such time that all permitting required by Chapter 190, Floodplain Management, is obtained by the applicant.