General Plan Policy Document (Adopted 7-11 ... - City of Wheatland

HEALTH AND SAFETY, Chapter 9GOAL 9.CTo protect the lives and property of the citizens of Wheatland fromhazards and manage floodplains for their open space and naturalresource values.POLICIES9.C.1. The City shall continue to implement floodplain zoning andundertake other actions required to comply with Statefloodplain requirements, and to maintain the City's eligibilityunder the Federal Flood Insurance Program.9.C.2. The City shall require evaluation of potential flood hazardsprior to approval of development projects. The City shallrequire proponents of new development to submit accuratetopographic and flow characteristics information.9.C.3. The City shall not allow development in areas subject toflooding unless adequate mitigation is provided to includeproject levees designed for a standard project flood.9.C.4. The City shall require flood-proofing of structures andoutdoor storage areas for hazardous materials in areas subjectto flooding. Hazardous materials and wastes shall be containedwithin floodproofed structures or storage areas.9.C.5. The City shall prohibit the construction of facilities essentialfor emergencies and large public assembly in the 100-yearfloodplain, unless the structure and road access are free fromflood inundation.9.C.6. The City shall continue to work closely with the U.S. ArmyCorps of Engineers, Reclamation Districts 2103 and 817, theFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and theState Department of Water Resources in defining existing andpotential flood problem areas and solutions.9.C.7. The City shall preserve floodways and floodplains for nonurbanuses, except that development may be allowed in afloodplain with mitigation measures that are in conformancewith the City’s Flood Protection Master Plan and InternalSource Drainage Master Plan.9.C.8. The City shall formulate emergency management plans for thesafe evacuation of people from areas subject to inundationfrom dam failure. Plans shall be reviewed and periodicallyupdated.Wheatland General Plan Policy Document, Part II 9-5July 11, 2006