[Ord. No. 18.14, 4-5-2018]
This Chapter shall apply to all lands within the jurisdiction of the City of Osage Beach identified as unnumbered and numbered A Zones and AE Zones on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for Camden County dated June 16, 2011, on map panels 29029C0115C, 29029C0120C, 29029C0140C, 29029C0230C and 29029C0235C 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 Board of Aldermen or its duly designated representative under such safeguards and restrictions as the Board of Aldermen 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 V.
[Ord. No. 18.14, 4-5-2018]
The Public Works Director is hereby designated as the Floodplain
Administrator under this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 18.14, 4-5-2018]
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 Chapter and
other applicable regulations.
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It is not intended by this Chapter to repeal, abrogate, or impair
any existing easements, covenants, or deed restrictions. However,
where this Chapter 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this Chapter are hereby repealed to the extent of the inconsistency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.
[Ord. No. 18.14, 4-5-2018]
In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this
Chapter 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.
[Ord. No. 18.14, 4-5-2018]
The degree of flood protection required by this Chapter is considered
reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on engineering and
scientific methods of study. Larger floods may occur on rare occasions
or the flood heights may be increased by man-made or natural causes,
such as ice jams and bridge openings restricted by debris. This Chapter
does not imply that areas outside the floodplain or land uses permitted
within such areas will be free from flooding or flood damage. This
Chapter shall not create a liability on the part of the City of Osage
Beach, any officer or employee thereof, for any flood damages that
may result from reliance on this Chapter or any administrative decision
lawfully made thereunder.
[Ord. No. 18.14, 4-5-2018]
If any Section, clause, provision, or portion of this Chapter
is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of appropriate
jurisdiction, the remainder of this Chapter shall not be affected
thereby.
