024-10 - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 15.38 Flood Damage PreventionIntroduced by:
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ORDINANCE NO. 024-10
Development Director
Development Director
Development Director
November 30, 2010
November 30, 2010
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING PORT ORCHARD MUNICIPAL
CODE CHAPTER 15.38 "FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION"
WHEREAS, the City of Port Orchard has adopted regulations regarding flood
damage prevention in order to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions,
as set forth in Port Orchard Municipal Code Chapter 15.38; and
WHEREAS, on July 13, 2010 the Port, Orchard City. Council adopted Ordinance
015-10, updating and amending Chapter 15.38 in order to remain fully compliant with state
and federal law and to ensure the City's residents qualify for the National Flood Insurance
Program; and
WHEREAS, upon review of approved Ordinance 015-10 by FEMA and receipt of
comments by FEMA staff, the following revision is proposed in order to remain fully
compliant with state and federal law and to ensure the City's residents qualify for the
National Flood Insurance Program; now, therefore
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON,
DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Port Orchard Municipal Code Section 15.38.o6o Basis for establishing
the areas of special flood hazard is hereby amended as follows:
15.38.o6o Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard
The areas of special flood hazard identified by the Federal Insurance Administration
in a scientific and engineering report entitled "The Flood Insurance Study for the
Kitsap County, Washington and Incorporated Areas," dated November 4, 2o1o, and
any revisions thereto, with accompanying Flood Insurance Maps, is adopted by
reference and declared to be a part of this chapter. The Flood Insurance Study is on
file at the city clerk's office: 216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days after
posting and publication as required by law. A summary of this Ordinance may be published
in lieu of the entire ordinance, as authorized by State Law.
Ordinance No.024-10
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PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, APPROVED by the Mayor
and attested by the Clerk in authentication of such passage this 3oth da"f Nognbergoio.
ATTEST:
Patricia J. Kirkp ick, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Gregory A. c by, doAttorney
Lary
Sponsored by:
Robert Putaansuu, Councilmember