Covington, Kentucky Zoning Ordinance - The City of Covington

Article 11 Flood ProtectionSection 11.03 StandardsTermSubstantially ImprovedExisting ManufacturedHome Park orSubdivisionVarianceDefinitionenforcement official and which are the minimum necessary to assure safe living conditions;(2) Any alteration of a historic structure, provided that the alteration will not preclude thestructure's continued designation as a historic structure.The repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation or improvement of streets, utilities and pads equalsor exceeds 50 percent of value of the streets, utilities and pads before the repair,reconstruction or improvement commenced.A grant of relief from the requirements of this zoning ordinance which permits construction ina manner otherwise prohibited by this zoning ordinance where specific enforcement wouldresult in unnecessary hardship.Section 11.03StandardsAreas of land adjacent to streams, rivers, or bodies of water which have a high degree ofsusceptibility to flooding must be limited to development according to the followingregulations, notwithstanding any other section of this zoning ordinance or any otherordinance adopted by the city.11.03.01 The limits of the floodplain (area subject to flooding during theoccurrence of a 100-year flood) and floodway are identified as flood protectioncontrol areas on the zoning map, pursuant to the Flood Insurance Study preparedby the Federal Emergency Management Agency. This study, along with anyaccompanying maps and other supporting data, and any revisions thereto, areadopted by reference and declared to be a part of this section of the chapter.11.03.02 Areas designated as susceptible to flooding during the occurrence of a100-year flood must be controlled by both the zone in which the area is located andthe requirements of this section of the chapter.11.03.03 Flood data in this section identify the elevation of the 100-year floodlevel and the width of the floodway as follows: Table A - Ohio River; Table B-Licking River; Table C - Banklick Creek; and Table D - Pleasant Run Creek andTributaries.11.03.04 In the case of any proposed activity located along other tributaries orbodies of water not covered in these tables, and located in those areas which areidentified as being susceptible to flooding, according to the report prepared by theUnited States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service, “Soil Survey ofBoone, Campbell and Kenton Counties, Kentucky,” August, 1973, a survey must bemade by a qualified registered civil engineer establishing the elevation of the 100-year flood and floodway for those areas prior to the issuance of any zoning andbuilding permits.11.03.05 No person, city, county, or other political subdivision of the state maycommence filling of any area with earth, debris, or any other material or raise thelevel of any area in any manner, or place a building, barrier, or obstruction of anysort on any area, including making any alteration or relocation of a waterway,located in the floodway which would result in any increase in flood levels duringthe occurrence of a 100-year flood discharge. In those cases where a watercourse isto be altered or relocated, the flood carrying capacity of that portion of thewaterway affected must be maintained. Plans and specifications for such workmust be submitted to the City Engineer and the City [Insert Official]/FloodplainCoordinator for review to determine if the encroachment will meet theCovington, KentuckyZoning Ordinance Draft: 6/22/05Page 11-4