HomeMy WebLinkAboutAmending Article 8 Subdivision Ordinance Relative to Flood Plain RegulationsORDINANCE No 6303 -78
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
January 23 19 78
City Clerk
IRENE K. GAMMON
of Common Council
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Ind'ana
Approved and signed by
January 24 �9 7 8
City Clerk
IRENE K. GAMMON
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.
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The Honorable Common Council
City of South Bend
County -City Building
South Bend, IN 46601
RICHARD S. JOHNSON
Executive Director
South Bend, Indiana 46601 (219) 284 -9571
December 21, 1977
In Re: A proposed ordinance initiated by the Area Plan Commission to
amend the Subdivision Ordinance of the City of South Bend, by
adding provisions relative to flood plain regulations, City
of South Bend
Gentlemen:
The attached ordinance initiated by the Area Plan Commission was
legally advertised December 10, 1977. The Area Plan Commission gave it
a public hearing December 20, 1977, at which time the following action
was taken:
"Upon a motion by Earl Kime, being seconded by June
Stratton and unanimously carried, the ordinance
initiated by the Area Plan Commission to amend the
Subdivision Ordinance of the City of South Bend, by
adding provisions relative to flood plain regulations,
City of South Bend, is returned to the Common Council
with a favorable recommendation."
The deliberations of the Area Plan Commission and points considered
in arriving at the above decision are shown in minutes of the public hearing
and will be forwarded to you at a later date to be made a part of this report.
Attached for your consideration in the review of this matter is the original
ordinance for the above.
Very truly yours,
Richard S. Johnson
Executive Director
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A BILL AMENDING ARTICLE 8 OF CHAPTER 21, OF THE
MUNICIAPL.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.
Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion
to the Council favorable.
FREE PRESS PUBLISHING CO.
This bill should be recommended
Frank Horvath
Chairman