Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and
a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable.
This chapter shall apply to all flood hazard areas within the City of South Pasadena, as established in § 108-9.
[Amended 7-1-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-03]
Basis for establishing flood hazard area. The Flood Insurance
Study for Pinellas County, Florida, and Incorporated Areas, dated
August 24, 2021, and all subsequent amendments and revisions, and
the accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and all subsequent
amendments and revisions to such maps, are adopted by reference as
a part of this chapter and shall serve as the minimum basis for establishing
flood hazard areas. Studies and maps that establish flood hazard areas
are on file at the South Pasadena Department of Community Improvement,
6940 Hibiscus Avenue, South Pasadena, Florida.
To establish flood hazard areas and base flood elevations, pursuant to Article V of this chapter, the Floodplain Administrator may require submission of additional data. Where field-surveyed topography prepared by a Florida licensed professional surveyor or digital topography accepted by the community indicates that ground elevations:
A.
Are below the closest applicable base flood elevation, even in areas
not delineated as a special flood hazard area on a FIRM, the area
shall be considered as flood hazard area and subject to the requirements
of this chapter and, as applicable, the requirements of the Florida
Building Code.
B.
Are above the closest applicable base flood elevation, the area shall
be regulated as special flood hazard area unless the applicant obtains
a letter of map change that removes the area from the special flood
hazard area.
The provisions of this chapter shall not be deemed to nullify
any provisions of local, state or federal law.
This chapter supersedes any chapter in effect for management
of development in flood hazard areas. However, it is not intended
to repeal or abrogate any existing chapters, including but not limited
to land development regulations, zoning chapters, stormwater management
regulations, or the Florida Building Code. In the event of a conflict
between this chapter and any other chapter, the more restrictive shall
govern. This chapter shall not impair any deed restriction, covenant
or easement, but any land that is subject to such interests shall
also be governed by this chapter.
