TOWN OF GRANBY ZONING REGULATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS

8.18.12 ENFORCEMENT
SECTION 8
SPECIAL REGULATIONS
No variance may be issued within a regulatory floodway that will result in
any increase in the 100-year flood levels. A variance may be issued for
new construction, substantial improvements and other development
necessary for the conduct of a “functionally dependent use” provided that
there is good and sufficient cause for providing relief; and the variance
does not cause a rise in the 100-year flood level within a regulatory
floodway. The structure and other development must be protected by
methods that minimize flood damages.
Any applicant to whom a variance is granted shall be given written notice
that the structure will be permitted, to be built; with the lowest floor
elevation below the base flood elevation (BFE) and the elevation, and
that the cost of flood insurance will be commensurate with the increased
risk resulting from the lowest floor elevation.
Each Floodplain Permit shall authorize, as a condition of approval, the Director
of Development or designated agents to make regular inspections of the
subject property. The Director of Community Development or designated
agents, are also authorized to inspect any property in a Special Flood Hazard
Area (SFHA) where it appears that violations of these regulations may be
taking place.
If the Director of Community Development finds that any person is undertaking
any construction, substantial improvement, filling, or any other activity or
maintaining a condition which in violation of these regulations, the Director of
Community Development shall:
Issue a written order by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the
subject property owner, ordering that the activity cease and ordering the
property owner to either seed to obtain a Floodplain Permit prior to
continuing with the activity or, if appropriate, ordering that all violations
and/or obstructions be removed from the Special Flood Hazard Area
(SFHA) immediately.
Notify the Building Official and request that any floodplain permit(s) in
force be revoked or suspended and that a stop work order be issued.
The Director of Community Development may suspend or revoke a
Floodplain Development Permit if it is found that the applicant has not
complied with the terms, conditions or limitations set forth in the permit
or has exceeded the scope of work as set forth in the application
including application plans. Prior to revoking any permit, the Director of
Community Development shall issue notice to the permittee, personally
or by certified mail, return receipt requested, setting forth the facts or
conduct, which warrants the intended action.
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