§ 9-39. Development or use of land in flood-fringe district and approximated floodplain district.

(a)

In the flood-fringe and approximated floodplain districts, the development and/or use of land shall be permitted in accordance with the regulations of the underlying district; provided, that all such uses, activities, and/or development shall be undertaken in strict compliance with the floodproofing and related provisions contained in the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and all other applicable codes and ordinances.

(b)

Within the approximated floodplain district, the applicant shall also delineate a floodway area based on the requirement that all existing and future development not increase the 100-year flood elevation more than one (1) foot at any one (1) point. The engineering principle—equal reduction of conveyance—shall be used to make the determination of increased flood heights.

(c)

Within the floodway area delineated by the applicant, no development shall be permitted except where the effect of such development of flood heights is fully offset by accompanying improvements which have been approved by all appropriate local and/or state authorities, as required above.

(Res. No. 1-12-2008, 12-16-08)

(Res. No. 1-12-2008, 12-16-08)