Amending Article 8 Subdivision Ordinance Relative to Flood Plain Regulations

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12/15/77 ORDINANCE NO. (p30 3 • ,? ,&) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 8 OF CHAPTER 21 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, GENERALLY KNOWN AS THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, BY ADDING A PROVISION RELATIVE TO FLOOD PLAIN REGULATIONS STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT The purpose and intent of this Ordinance is to minimize or eliminate existing or potential flood hazards by placing special requirements on new construction or substantial improvement to structures as well as the use of land located in flood plain areas having special flood hazards. A study of the flood -prone areas within the corporate limits of the City of South Bend, Indiana, has been completed, identifying the flood plain, the floodway fringe areas of the St. Joseph River, Bowman Creek, Clyde Creek, and Phillips Ditch in conjunction with the National Flood Insurance Program. The City must adopt amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance in order to maintain its eligibility to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. Chapter 21, Article 8, Section 21 -143 (b) of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend is amended by adding the following: Section 21 -143 (b) (1) If the subdivision falls within the designated flood hazard area, the Planning Commission shall forward the proposal to the Natural Resources Commission for their review and comment. The Planning Commission shall review the proposal to assure that it is consistent with the need to minimize flood hazards; all public utilities and facilities are located, elevated, and constructed so as to minimize or alleviate flood damage; and adequate drainage is provided so as to reduce exposure to flood hazards the Registered Land Surveyor preparing the subdivision shall certify compliance to the National Flood Insurance Program. SECTION II. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its enactment, approval by the Mayor, and legal publication. * words added underlined Member of the Common Council I siz cd cn l y f3 px oc_d s an = oPcr uni'� icy _ .s: d-wc� lion and Council actiofI HIM` N 9EER S OFFICE * words deleted -------------------------------- zING, 1-1 I�Oi r. ?�'20VER RE} ER ZED PASSED I'— .Irene Gammon Cam(, MRK. $ TH BEND. IND,