Santa Cruz Municipal Code Part 28 Fp-O Floodplain Overlay District

The purpose of the Floodplain Overlay District is to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, and to minimize public and private losses due to flooding in flood hazard areas. This section of the Zoning Ordinance is also part of the Local Coastal Implementation Plan.

(Ord. 94-33 § 55, 1994: Ord. 85-05 § 1 (part), 1985).

The Floodplain Overlay District may be combined with any zoning district provided for in this title, in accordance with the amendment procedures of this title, Chapter 24.06. When established, the Floodplain Overlay District shall be shown on the Zoning Map following the zone designation with which it is combined, such as R-1/FP-O, RL/FP-O, C-C/FP-O, etc. For purposes of administration, the Floodplain Overlay District may be mapped on an addendum to the Zoning Map. When so designated, all development within the FP-O District shall be subject to the Floodplain Management Provisions as set forth in Chapter 24.14, Part 4.

(Ord. 85-05 § 1 (part), 1985).

When the FP-O District is applied, the Floodplain Management Provisions listed in Chapter 24.14, Part 4 as well as those of the district with which the FP-O District is combined shall apply. Where a conflict occurs, the regulations set forth in Chapter 24.14, Part 4 shall apply.

(Ord. 85-05 § 1 (part), 1985).