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Chapter 153 — FLOOD HAZARD AREA REGULATIONS

§ 153.015 DEVELOPMENT PERMIT.

Eureka Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Eureka

A development permit shall be obtained before any construction or other development, including manufactured homes, within any area of special flood hazard established in § 153.007. Application for a development permit shall be made on forms furnished by the city and fees established by the City Council. The applicant shall provide the following minimum information:

  • (A) Three sets of plans for residential construction, five sets for commercial structures, drawn to scale, showing:

  • (1) Location, dimensions, and elevation of the area in question, existing or proposed structures, storage of materials and equipment and their location;

  • (2) Proposed locations of water supply, sanitary sewer, and other utilities;

  • (3) Grading information showing existing and proposed contours, any proposed fill, and drainage facilities;

  • (4) Location of the regulatory floodway when applicable;

  • (5) Base flood elevation information as specified in § 153.007 or § 153.014(C);

  • (6) Proposed elevation in relation to mean sea level of the lowest floor (including basement) of all structures; and

  • (7) Proposed elevation in relation to mean sea level to which any nonresidential structure will be floodproofed, as required in

  • § 153.017(C)(2) of this chapter and detailed in FEMA Technical Bulletin TB 3-93.

  • (B) Certification from a registered civil engineer or architect that the nonresidential floodproofed building meets the floodproofing criteria in § 153.017(C)(2).

  • (C) For a crawlspace foundation, location and total net area of foundation openings as required in § 153.017(C)(3) of this chapter and detailed in FEMA Technical Bulletins 1-93 and 7-93.

  • (D) Description of the extent to which any watercourse will be altered or relocated as a result of proposed development.

  • (E) All appropriate certifications listed in § 153.014(E) of this chapter.

  • (Ord. 767-C.S., passed 4-19-11)

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  1. Article I — NAME AND SEAL; FORM OF GOVERNMENT; BOUNDARIES; MUN…
  2. Article II — ELECTIONS
  3. Article III — CITY COUNCIL
  4. Article IV — MAYOR
  5. Article V — ORDINANCES
  6. Article VI — ADMINISTRATION
  7. Article VII — FISCAL ADMINISTRATION
  8. Article VIII — OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
  9. Article IX — FRANCHISES
  10. Article X — INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM AND RECALL
  11. Article XI — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
  12. Chapter 10 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  13. Chapter 30 — CITY COUNCIL
  14. Chapter 31 — CITY OFFICIALS
  15. Chapter 32 — CITY DEPARTMENTS
  16. Chapter 33 — BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
  17. Chapter 34 — PERSONNEL POLICIES
  18. Chapter 35 — FINANCE, REVENUE AND TAXATION
  19. Chapter 36 — HEALTH FACILITY REVENUE BONDS
  20. Chapter 37 — ELECTIONS
  21. Chapter 38 — CIVIL EMERGENCIES
  22. Chapter 39 — CITY POLICY
  23. Chapter 40 — TRANSFERS OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY
  24. Chapter 50 — SEWERS
  25. Chapter 51 — SOLID WASTE
  26. Chapter 52 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
  27. Chapter 53 — WATER
  28. Chapter 54 — STORM WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONT…
  29. Chapter 55 — ENERGY
  30. Chapter 56 — STREETS
  31. Chapter 70 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  32. Chapter 71 — TRAFFIC RULES
  33. Chapter 72 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  34. Chapter 73 — BICYCLES
  35. Chapter 75 — MOBILE VENDORS OPERATING UPON A STREET
  36. Chapter 90 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  37. Chapter 91 — ANIMALS
  38. Chapter 92 — FIRE PREVENTION
  39. Chapter 93 — PARKS AND RECREATION
  40. Chapter 94 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
  41. Chapter 95 — MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
  42. Chapter 96 — PARADES AND ASSEMBLIES
  43. Chapter 97 — SMOKING
  44. Chapter 98 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  45. Chapter 99 — TRAINS AND RAILROADS
  46. Chapter 100 — HARBOR REGULATIONS
  47. Chapter 101 — FILMING
  48. Chapter 102 — BEEKEEPING
  49. Chapter 103 — PRIVATE SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
  50. Chapter 104 — MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
  51. Chapter 110 — BUSINESS LICENSES
  52. Chapter 112 — AMBULANCES
  53. Chapter 113 — AMUSEMENTS
  54. Chapter 114 — CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
  55. Chapter 115 — FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS AND OUTDOOR DINING AREAS
  56. Chapter 117 — MASSAGE PARLORS
  57. Chapter 118 — SOLICITORS, CANVASSERS, AND SIDEWALK VENDORS
  58. Chapter 119 — SECOND-HAND DEALERS
  59. Chapter 120 — TAXICABS AND LIMOUSINES
  60. Chapter 121 — OTHER VEHICLES FOR HIRE
  61. Chapter 122 — FOREIGN-TRADE ZONE
  62. Chapter 130 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY
  63. Chapter 131 — PROPERTY OFFENSES
  64. Chapter 132 — DRUG OFFENSES
  65. Chapter 133 — WEAPONS OFFENSES
  66. Chapter 134 — ABATEMENT OF CHRONIC NUISANCE PROPERTIES
  67. Chapter 150 — BUILDING REGULATIONS
  68. Chapter 151 — AIRPORT ZONING
  69. Chapter 152 — PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATION
  70. ▸ Chapter 153 — FLOOD HAZARD AREA REGULATIONS
    Overview
    1. § 153.001 STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION.
    2. § 153.002 FINDINGS OF FACT.
    3. § 153.003 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE.
    4. § 153.004 METHODS OF REDUCING FLOOD LOSSES.
    5. § 153.005 DEFINITIONS.
    6. § 153.006 LANDS TO WHICH THIS CHAPTER APPLIES.
    7. § 153.007 BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING THE AREAS OF SPECIAL FLOOD HA…
    8. § 153.008 COMPLIANCE.
    9. § 153.009 ABROGATION AND GREATER RESTRICTIONS.
    10. § 153.010 INTERPRETATION.
    11. § 153.011 WARNING AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY.
    12. § 153.012 SEVERABILITY.
    13. § 153.013 DESIGNATION OF THE FLOODPLAIN ADMINISTRATOR.
    14. § 153.014 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FLOODPLAIN ADMINI…
    15. § 153.015 DEVELOPMENT PERMIT.
    16. § 153.016 APPEALS.
    17. § 153.017 STANDARDS OF CONSTRUCTION.
    18. § 153.018 STANDARDS FOR UTILITIES.
    19. § 153.019 STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS AND OTHER PROPOSED DEVELO…
    20. § 153.020 STANDARDS FOR MANUFACTURED HOMES.
    21. § 153.021 STANDARDS FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES.
    22. § 153.022 FLOODWAYS.
    23. § 153.023 COASTAL HIGH HAZARD AREAS.
    24. § 153.024 NATURE OF VARIANCES.
    25. § 153.025 CONDITIONS FOR VARIANCES.
    26. § 153.026 APPEAL BOARD.
    27. § 153.027 IMPROVEMENT COSTS THAT MUST BE INCLUDED WITHIN SUBST…
    28. § 153.028 IMPROVEMENT COSTS THAT MAY BE EXCLUDED.
  71. Chapter 154 — SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
  72. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS
  73. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS (old)
  74. Chapter 156 — COASTAL ZONING REGULATIONS
  75. Chapter 157 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  76. Chapter 158 — CANNABIS
  77. Chapter 159 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

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