Ferndale Zoning Code § 5.10 Floodway or FW Zone

The Floodway or FW Zone is intended to be applied to lands which lie within stream or tidal channels and to adjacent areas which are periodically inundated, or which will be inundated by a “Design Flood.” The “Design Flood” shall be specifically defined for each particular FW Zone upon the Zone Map. The regulations set forth in this section are intended to provide for the reasonably unrestricted passage of a “Design Flood” and to provide reasonable measures for the protection of life and property in floodway areas.

• 5.10.1 Principal permitted uses:

  • a. General agriculture, but not including building or structures

  • b. Recreational uses on open land, including public or private parks and golf courses.

• 5.10.2 Uses permitted with a Use Permit:

  • a. Boat docks and launching facilities.

  • b. Water, sewer, roadway, bridge and other such facilities necessary for public health and safety.

  • c. Minor or temporary structures incidental to agricultural or recreational uses which will not impede flood flow and are of flood-proof design.

  • d. Excavation of natural materials or construction of earthworks or water flow control devices.

• 5.10.3 Other regulations:

  • a. None, except conditions in use permits.

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