[R.O. 2008 § 415.060; R.O. 2007 § 415.060; Ord. No. 4974 § 1, 3-30-2006; Ord. No. 6170 § 2, 1-14-2016]
This Chapter shall apply to all lands within the jurisdiction of the City of O'Fallon, Missouri, identified as numbered and unnumbered A Zones and AE Zones, on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for St. Charles County on map panels 29183C0210G, 29183C0215G, 29183C0220G, 29183C0230G, 29183C0235G, 29183C0237G, 29183C0239G, 29183C0240G, 29183C0241G, 29183C0242G, 29183C0243G, 29183C0405G, 29183C0410G, 29183C0430G, and 29183C0435G dated January 20, 2016, as amended, and any future revisions thereto. In all areas covered by this Chapter, no development shall be permitted except through the issuance of a floodplain development permit, granted by the City Council or its duly designated representative under such safeguards and restrictions as the City Council or the designated representative may reasonably impose for the promotion and maintenance of the general welfare, health of the inhabitants of the community, and as specifically noted in Article IV.
[R.O. 2008 § 415.070; R.O. 2007 § 415.070; Ord. No. 4974 § 1, 3-30-2006; Ord. No. 6206 § 5, 4-28-2016; Ord. No. 6737, 12-10-2020]
The areas of special flood hazard identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency through a scientific and engineering report entitled "The Flood Insurance Study for the City of O'Fallon, Missouri," dated March 9, 2021, with accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Maps dated January 20, 2016, and any revision thereto are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this Chapter.
[R.O. 2008 § 415.080; R.O. 2007 § 415.080; Ord. No. 4974 § 1, 3-30-2006; Ord. No. 6206 § 6, 4-28-2016]
A floodplain development permit shall be required for all proposed construction or other development, including the placement of manufactured homes, in the areas described in Section 415.060. No person, firm, corporation or unit of government shall initiate any development or substantial improvement or cause the same to be done without first obtaining a separate floodplain development permit for each structure or other development.
[R.O. 2008 § 415.090; R.O. 2007 § 415.090; Ord. No. 4974 § 1, 3-30-2006; Ord. No. 6206 § 7, 4-28-2016]
No development located within the special flood hazard areas of this community shall be located, extended, converted, or structurally altered without full compliance with the terms of this ordinance and other applicable regulations.
[R.O. 2008 § 415.100; R.O. 2007 § 415.100; Ord. No. 4974 § 1, 3-30-2006; Ord. No. 6206 § 8, 4-28-2016]
It is not intended by this chapter to repeal, abrogate, or impair any existing easements, covenants, or deed restrictions. However, where this ordinance imposes greater restrictions, the provisions of this Chapter shall prevail. All other ordinances inconsistent with this Chapter are hereby repealed to the extent of the inconsistency only.
[R.O. 2008 § 415.110; R.O. 2007 § 415.110; Ord. No. 4974 § 1, 3-30-2006; Ord. No. 6206 § 9, 4-28-2016]
In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this ordinance shall be held to be minimum requirements, shall be liberally construed in favor of the governing body, and shall not be deemed a limitation or repeal of any other powers granted by State statutes.
[R.O. 2008 § 415.120; R.O. 2007 § 415.120; Ord. No. 4974 § 1, 3-30-2006; Ord. No. 6206 § 10, 4-28-2016]
The degree of flood protection required by this Chapter is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on scientific and engineering methods of study. Larger floods can and will occur on rare occasions. Flood heights may be increased by manmade or natural causes, such as ice jams and bridge openings restricted by debris. This Chapter does not imply that land outside the areas of special flood hazards or uses permitted within such areas will be free from flooding or flood damages. This Chapter shall not create liability on the part of the City of O'Fallon or by any officer or employee thereof for any flood damages that result from reliance on this Chapter or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.