Del Norte County Municipal Code § 21.37 FP1 Flood Zone Area Combining District

This district classification is intended to be combined with the basic zoning districts and applied to properties which lie within a "primary flood zone" which, for the purpose of Chapters 21.02 through 21.60, means a stream channel and the portions of the adjacent floodplain as are required to efficiently carry the flood flow of the stream, and on which properties special regulations are necessary for the minimum protection of the public health and safety, and of property and improvements from hazards and damage resulting from floodwaters. Changes of district from flood zone area combining district to another classification are to be made only where such uses are in accord with the General Plan or adopted specific plan.

(Ord. 83-03 (part), 1983)

1. All uses set forth in the basic zone, whether the principal permitted use or uses permitted by use permit, shall require a use permit except that the removal or harvesting of vegetation and/or use of land for agricultural purposes or timber operations which are in accordance with a timber harvest plan shall not require a use permit.

2. Buildings and structures, when it is found by the planning commission that such buildings or structures will be comparable with the basic zoning, shall be so constructed or placed, or so protected by levees or other floodproofing that they will not be appreciably damaged, will offer a minimum obstruction to stream flow, and will resist flotation in the event of flooding. Dikes and other structures designed to protect properties from flooding shall be so constructed that they will not endanger life or restrict the flow or carrying capacity of the flood channels.

3. Where the basic zoning permits recreational vehicle parks, such may be operated on a seasonal basis between the months of May and November inclusive. Restrooms, utility, recreation and store facilities within the park shall be located and constructed in accordance with health department requirements. Such buildings shall be designed to withstand inundation due to floods and shall be submitted to the planning commission for approval. Floating docks shall be sectional with no portion longer than sixty feet. Portable buildings are to be removed from the zoned areas at the end of the season.

4. Private recreational vehicles may be placed on private parcels of ground for use on a seasonal basis subject to the requirements of subsection C of this section.

(Ord. 83-03 (part), 1983)