Town of Virden Zoning Bylaw

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(b)
All land within ten (10) feet of the exterior walls shall be
raised by fill to the 1976 flood level.
C) The following provisions apply to all detached accessory buildings:
(a)
No accessory building shall be located where the vertical
separation between the natural grade and the 1976 flood level
exceeds three and three tenths (3.3) feet;
(b) That portion of the building which is located below the 1976
flood level shall be constructed of masonry, pressure treated
wood, or other water-resistant material; and
(c)
Any immovable equipment or hazardous material stored in
the building shall be stored three and three tenths (3.3) feet
above the floor level.
D) Buildings used for the storage of hazardous materials that are buoyant,
flammable, explosive or may be injurious to human, animal or plant
life shall not be permitted in this area by Council if they are potentially
hazardous or may endanger life and property.
(3) All storage tanks for fuel or any other liquid shall be firmly anchored to
prevent flotation and shall have the vent and filler pipes extended three (3) feet
above the 1976 flood level.
(4) The development officer may require the owner of any proposed building
within the designated flood risk area to provide appropriate drawings, certified
by a professional engineer.
(5) No building shall be located in this area in such a fashion as to hinder the
movement of floodwaters.
(6) The minimum setback requirement from waterways for activities which may
have the effect of polluting the waters shall be determined by Council upon
recommendation from the Water Resources Branch and The Environmental
Control Branch.
(7) An applicant shall, upon the request of Council or the District Board, submit
evidence prepared by a licensed professional engineer of the Province of
Manitoba to support the application for development proposed to be located on
land subject to flooding or land containing steep slopes. Such evidence may
GENERAL PROVISIONS