Dublin Municipal Code Art. III Setbacks

Setbacks are established adjacent to open channel watercourses in conformance with figures on file in the office of the City Clerk.

(Ord. 52-87 § 31 (a))

The purpose of setbacks is to safeguard watercourses by preventing activities that would contribute significantly to flooding, erosion, or sedimentation, would inhibit access for watercourse maintenance, or would destroy riparian areas or inhibit their restoration. Accordingly, no development shall be permitted within setbacks except as otherwise provided herein.

(Ord. 52-87 § 31 (b))

In certain situations, where, in the opinion of the Director of Public Works, it would be in the public interest to permit limited development within a setback, the Director of Public Works may grant a permit for said development provided that the above specified purpose would be satisfied. In such cases, the permit applicant shall submit sufficiently detailed plans and specifications, and any additional material required by the Director of Public Works, to demonstrate that a proposed development adjacent to an open channel watercourse would meet the requirements.

(Ord. 52-87 § 31 (c))

In all cases where development adjacent to an open channel is permitted within setback limits, the owner of the developed property shall assume all responsibility for any damage whatsoever to his property or to any structures erected thereon.

(Ord. 52-87 § 31 (d))

No development shall be permitted within a setback where it would conflict with the requirements of any applicable city or District ordinance, regulation, directive, or law.

(Ord. 52-87 § 31 (e))

Setbacks shall be located outside of floodways.

(Ord. 52-87 § 31 (f))

The Director of Public Works shall make the determination as to setback limits and any permitted development within a setback.

(Ord. 52-87 § 31 (g))