[Ord. No. 99-1145 Art. 8, 9-20-1999; Ord. No. 00-1177 §1, 3-6-2000; Ord.
No. 14-2091 §1, 11-3-2014]
This Chapter shall apply to all lands within the jurisdiction
of the City of Manchester, Missouri, identified as numbered and unnumbered
A Zones and AE Zones on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for
St. Louis County on Map Panels 29189C0282K, 29189C0284K, and 29189C0303K,
dated February 4, 2015, 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 herein.
[Ord. No. 99-1145 Art. 8, 9-20-1999; Ord. No. 00-1177 §1, 3-6-2000; Ord.
No. 14-2091 §1, 11-3-2014]
The City Engineer is hereby designated as the floodplain administrator
under this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 99-1145 Art. 8, 9-20-1999; Ord. No. 00-1177 §1, 3-6-2000; Ord.
No. 14-2091 §1, 11-3-2014]
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.
[Ord. No. 99-1145 Art. 8, 9-20-1999; Ord. No. 00-1177 §1, 3-6-2000; Ord.
No. 14-2091 §1, 11-3-2014]
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.
[Ord. No. 99-1145 Art. 8, 9-20-1999; Ord. No. 00-1177 §1, 3-6-2000; Ord.
No. 14-2091 §1, 11-3-2014]
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. 99-1145 Art. 8, 9-20-1999; Ord. No. 00-1177 §1, 3-6-2000; Ord.
No. 14-2091 §1, 11-3-2014]
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 floodway and flood fringe 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 Manchester, 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. 99-1145 Art. 8, 9-20-1999; Ord. No. 00-1177 §1, 3-6-2000; Ord.
No. 14-2091 §1, 11-3-2014]
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.