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Home My WebLink About~Master - Amendments to Flood Plain Zoning Regulations and Adoption of New Flood Maps for College Creek and Worle Creek ORDINANCE NO. 4197 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY REPEALING SECTIONS 9.2(2), 9.5(2)(C), 9.7 (2)(a), (b)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)(vi)(vii), 9.11 (4) AND ENACTING A NEW SECTIONS 9.2(2), 9.5(2)(C), 9.7 (2)(a), (b)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii), 9.11 (4), AND RENUMBERING SECTION 9.11 TO ACCOMMODATE TWO NEW DEFINITIONS THEREOF,FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING FLOOD PLAIN DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; REPEALING ANY AND ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT;AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ENACTED,by the City Council for the City of Ames,Iowa,that: Section One. The Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa shall be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Sections 9.2(2),9.5(2)(C),9.7(2)(a),(b)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)(vi)(vii),9.11 (4)and enacting new Sections 9.2(2), 9.5(2)(C),9.7(2)(a),(b)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii),9.11(4)and renumbering Section 9.11 to accommodate two new definitions as follows: "Sec.9.2.GENERAL PROVISIONS. (2) Establishment of Official Flood Plain Zoning Map.The Story County,Iowa and Incorporated Areas Flood Insurance Rate Map(FIRM),City of Ames,Panels 19169C0135E, 140E,141E,142E, 155E,161E, 162E, 164E, 168E,170E,276E and 277E,dated February 20,2008 and Panels 137F, 139F,143F, 144F, 163F,256F and 257F,dated October 16, 2014, which were prepared as part of the Flood Insurance Study for Story County and digital FIRM equivalents are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be the Official Flood Plain Zoning Map. Sec.9.5.FLOODWAY FRINGE OVERLAY DISTRICT. (2) Performance Standards.All uses must be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage and shall meet the following applicable performance standards. (c) Non-residential buildings.All new and substantially improved non-residential buildings Shall have the lowest floor(including basement)elevated a minimum of three(3)feet above the base flood elevation level,or together with attendant utility and sanitary systems,be floodproofed to such a level.When floodproofing is utilized, a professional engineer licensed in the State of Iowa shall certify that the floodproofing methods used are adequate to withstand the flood depths,pressures,velocities,impact and uplift forces and other factors associated with the base flood elevation level, and that the structure, below the base flood elevation level, is watertight with walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water.A record of the certification indicating the specific elevation to which any structures are floodproofed shall be maintained by the Flood Plain Administrator. Sec.9.7.ADMINISTRATION. (2) Flood Plain Development Permit. (a) Permit Required.A Flood Plain Development Permit issued by the Administrator shall be secured prior to initiation of any flood plain development.Development is defined in Section 9.11 (b) Application for Permit.Application for a Flood Plain Development Permit shall be made on forms supplied by the Administrator and shall include the following information: (i) Description of the work to be covered by the permit for which application is to be made. (ii) Description of the land on which the proposed work is to be done(i.e.,lot,block, tract,street address,or similar description)that will readily identify and locate the work to be done. (iii) Identification of the use or occupancy for which the proposed work is intended. (iv) The base flood elevation(BFE). (v) Elevation of the lowest floor(including basement)of buildings or of the level to which a building is to be floodproofed. (vi) For buildings being improved or rebuilt,the estimated cost of improvements and market value of the building prior to the improvements. (vii) Such other information as the Administrator deems reasonably necessary for the purpose of this ordinance. (viii) The required fee, as determined by the City Council, for any new construction, substantial improvement,or any development on any parcel which contains a portion of the Floodway. Sec.9.11.DEFINITIONS. (4) Development.Any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate,including but not limited to building or other structures,mining,dredging,filling,grading,paving,excavation,drilling operations, storage of equipment or materials,or placement of factory-built homes. "Development"does not include"minor projects"or"routine maintenance of existing buildings and facilities"as defined in this section.It also does not include gardening,plowing,and similar practices that do not involve filling,grading,or excavating. (21) Minor Project. Small development activities(except for filling,grading and excavating)valued at less than$500. (25) Routine Maintenance of Existing Buildings and Facilities.Repairs necessary to keep a structure in a safe and habitable condition that do not trigger a building permit,provided they are not associated with a general improvement of the structure or repair of a damaged structure. Such repairs include: (a) Normal maintenance of structures such as re-roofing,replacing roofing tiles and replacing siding; (b) Exterior and interior painting,papering,tiling,carpeting,cabinets,counter tops and similar finish work; (c) Basement sealing; (d) Repairing or replacing damaged or broken window panes; (e) Repairing plumbing systems,electrical systems,heating or air conditioning systems and repairing wells or septic systems. Section Two. All ordinances,or parts of ordinances,in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, if any. Section Three. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as required by law. Passed this 14'day of October,2014. Diane R.Voss,City Clerk Ann H.Campbell,Mayor City Clerk's Office A m- e s 515 Clark Avenue,P. O. Box 811 Ames,IA 50010 Smart Choice Phone: 515-239-5105 Fax: 515-239-5142 October 14, 2014 STATE OF IOW A COUNTY OF STORY CITY OF AMES I, Diane R. Voss, being the duly appointed City Clerk of the City of Ames, Iowa, do hereby certify that the attached document is a true and accurate copy of Ordinance No.4197 dated October 14,2014, Diane R. Voss, City Clerk (SEAL)