19.50.050 Uses – Standards required to be met prior to issuance of permit.
Prior to the issuance of a conditional use permit for any of the uses authorized by this chapter, the plans for such use shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for review and approval or disapproval. In its review of plans submitted, the Planning Commission shall be guided by the following standards, keeping in mind that the purpose of this chapter is to prevent encroachment of floodwaters on adjacent properties as well as preventing undue increase in flood heights and danger to life and property within this zone:
A. Any use permitted shall be of a type not appreciably damaged by floodwaters; provided, that no structures for human occupation shall be permitted.
B. No fill shall be permitted.
C. On development lots, the percentage of lot occupied by the main structure at the time of the adoption of the ordinance codified in this title shall not be increased, and any new structure shall occupy not more than 10 percent of the lot.
D. Any structure permitted shall be floodproof and constructed and placed on the lot so as to offer the minimum obstruction to the flow of water, such as placing the structure with open ends parallel to the flow of water, rather than at right angles to such flow.
E. Any structure permitted shall be firmly anchored to prevent the structure from floating away and thus threatening to further restrict bridge openings and other restricted sections of the channel or open area.
F. Where, in the opinion of the Planning Commission, topographic data, engineering studies or other studies are needed to determine the effects of flooding on a proposed structure and/or the effect of the structure on the floodway, the Planning Commission may require the applicant to submit such data and/or studies prepared by competent engineers or other technical people.
G. The granting of such approval shall not constitute a representation, guarantee, or warranty of any kind or nature of the City or the Planning Commission, or by an officer or employee of either thereof, of the practicability or safety of any structure or other plan proposed, and shall create no liability upon, or a cause of action against, such public body, officer or employee for any damage that may result pursuant thereto. (Ord. 1281 § 2, 1970; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.525 (C)(2)).