Article 2 — Flood Hazard Overlay

Sec. 9-3.201. - Purpose.

The specific purpose of the Flood Hazard Overlay is to set appropriate development standards to protect the community from the risks to life, property, community and the environment associated with construction in the areas identified as 100-year flood zones by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the City of Coalinga.

(Ord. No. 776, § 1(Exh. A), eff. 9-5-2014)

(a)

Lands in the Flood Hazard Overlay should remain predominantly free of structures. Consistent with the Land Use Element of the General Plan, development in the Flood Hazard Overlay should be limited to multi-use trails and passive recreational uses.

(1)

The multi-use trails designation applies to walking, biking and equestrian trails.

(2)

Passive recreational uses include open space and recreation activities requiring minimal development and construction, and with minimal impact on the environment. Examples include wildlife observation, canoeing, hiking, and biking.

(b)

As identified in the 1990 Management Plan for Warthan Creek and Los Gatos Creek referenced in the Open Space and Conservation Element of the General Plan, lands in the Flood Hazard Overlay should be primarily preserved and used as conservation areas and wildlife corridors.

(Ord. No. 776, § 1(Exh. A), eff. 9-5-2014)

(a)

A limited amount of development may be allowed in the Flood Hazard Overlay, subject to the requirements of the Chapter 8, Floodplain Management, of this title.

(b)

The review of proposed development in the Flood Hazard Overlay should pay specific attention to the prevention of flooding toward properties, roads, and public facilities adjacent to the flood zone.

(Ord. No. 776, § 1(Exh. A), eff. 9-5-2014)