Chapter 176 Flood Damage Prevention

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Plattsburgh 7-26-2007 by L.L. No. 7-2007 (Ch. 178 of the 1989 Code); amended and restated in its entirety 11-16-2023 by L.L. No. 4-2023. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 - Model Floodplain Development Application Form

Attachment 2 - Sample Certificate of Compliance

Article I Statutory Authorization and Purpose

§ 176-1 Findings.

§ 176-2 Statement of purpose.

§ 176-3 Objectives.

Article II Terminology

§ 176-4 Definitions.

Article III General Provisions

§ 176-5 Lands to which this chapter applies.

§ 176-6 Basis for establishing areas of special flood hazard.

§ 176-7 Interpretation and conflict with other laws.

§ 176-8 Severability.

§ 176-9 Penalties for noncompliance.

§ 176-10 Warning and disclaimer of liability.

Article IV Administration

§ 176-11 Designation of Local Administrator.

§ 176-12 Floodplain development permit.

§ 176-13 Application for permit.

§ 176-14 Duties and responsibilities of Local Administrator.

Article V Construction Standards

§ 176-15 General standards.

§ 176-16 Standards for all structures.

§ 176-17 Residential structures.

§ 176-18 Nonresidential structures.

§ 176-19 Manufactured homes and recreational vehicles.

§ 176-20 Accessory structures, including detached garages.

Article VI Variance Procedure

§ 176-21 Appeals Board.

§ 176-22 Conditions for variances.

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