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17.318.050 Methods of reducing flood losses.
17.318.070 General provisions – Lands to which this chapter applies.
17.318.080 Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard.
17.318.090 Abrogation and greater restrictions.
17.318.110 Warning and disclaimer of liability.
17.318.130 Special flood hazard areas.
17.318.140 Development permit required – Obtaining and maintaining information.
17.318.150 Review of development permits.
17.318.160 Provisions for flood hazard reduction.
17.318.190 Land division, manufactured home parks and planned unit development.
17.318.200 Standards for storage of materials and equipment.
(1) Areas within the city of Coos Bay are subject to periodic flooding and the city is a participating community in the National Flood Insurance Program. Therefore, the city adopts land use control measures to reduce flood hazard and assure that city residents will continue to benefit from the national program.
(d) Maintain floodproofing certification required by CBDC 17.318.160(2)(b), Nonresidential Construction. [Ord. 503 § 1 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 473 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016. Formerly 17.347.010].
The state of Oregon has, in ORS 203.035, delegated the responsibility to local governmental units to adopt regulations designed to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of its citizenry. Therefore, the city of Coos Bay does ordain as follows in this chapter. [Ord. 503 § 1 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 473 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016. Formerly 17.347.020].
(1) The flood hazard areas of the city of Coos Bay are subject to periodic inundation which results in loss of life and property, health and safety hazards, disruption of commerce and governmental services, extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection and relief, and impairment of the tax base, all of which adversely affect the public health, safety, and general welfare.
(2) These flood losses are caused by the cumulative effect of obstructions in areas of special flood hazard which increase flood heights and velocities and, when inadequately anchored, damage uses in other areas. Uses that are inadequately floodproofed, elevated, or otherwise protected from flood damage also contribute to the flood loss. [Ord. 503 § 1 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 473 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016. Formerly 17.347.030].
(9) Maintain eligibility for disaster relief. [Ord. 503 § 1 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 473 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016. Formerly 17.347.040].
(6) Coordinating and supplementing the provisions of the state building code with local land use and development ordinances. [Ord. 503 § 1 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 473 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016. Formerly 17.347.050].
Appeal – A request for a review of the interpretation of any provision of this chapter or a request for a variance.
Area of special flood hazard – The land in the floodplain within a community subject to a one percent or greater chance of flooding in any given year. Designation on maps always includes the letters A or V.
Base flood – The flood having a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. Also referred to as the “100-year flood.” Designation on maps always includes the letters A or V.
Basement – Any area of the building having its floor subgrade (below ground level) on all sides.
Below-grade crawl space – An enclosed area below the base flood elevation in which the interior grade is not more than two feet below the lowest adjacent exterior grade and the height, measured from the interior grade of the crawl space to the top of the crawl space foundation, does not exceed four feet at any point.
Critical facility – A facility for which even a slight chance of flooding might be too great. Critical facilities include, but are not limited to, schools, nursing homes, hospitals, police, fire and emergency response installations, installations which produce, use or store hazardous materials or hazardous waste.
Development – Any manmade change to improved or unimproved real estate, including but not limited to buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations or storage of equipment or materials located within the area of special flood hazard.
Elevated building – For insurance purposes, a nonbasement building which has its lowest elevated floor raised above ground level by foundation walls, shear walls, posts, piers, pilings, or columns.
Existing manufactured home park or subdivision – A manufactured home park subdivision for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including, at a minimum, the installation of utilities, the construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads) is completed before the effective date of the adopted floodplain management regulations.
Flood insurance rate map (FIRM) – The official map on which the Federal Insurance Administration has delineated both the areas of special flood hazard and the risk premium zones applicable to the community.
Flood insurance study – The official report provided by the Federal Insurance Administration that includes flood profiles, the flood boundary-floodway map, and the water surface elevation of the base flood.
Grade (adjacent ground level) – The lowest point of elevation of the finished surface of the ground between the exterior wall of a building and a point five feet from the wall. If walls are parallel to and within five feet of a public sidewalk, alley, or other public way, the grade shall be the elevation of the sidewalk, alley or public way. For the NFIP, the lowest adjacent grade is the lowest point of the ground level next to the building.
Lowest floor – The lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area (including basement). An unfinished or flood-resistant enclosure, usable solely for parking of vehicles, building access or storage, in an area other than a basement area, is not considered a building’s lowest floor; provided, that such enclosure is not built so as to render the structure in violation of the applicable nonelevation design requirements of this chapter found at CBDC 17.318.160(2)(a), Residential Construction.
Manufactured home – A structure, transportable in one or more sections, which is built on a permanent chassis and is designed for use with or without a permanent foundation when attached to the required utilities. The term “manufactured home” does not include a recreational vehicle.
Manufactured home park or subdivision – A parcel (or contiguous parcels) of land divided into two or more manufactured home lots for rent or sale.
New construction – Structures for which the start of construction commenced on or after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter.
New manufactured home park or subdivision – A manufactured home park or subdivision for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including, at a minimum, the installation of utilities, the construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads) is completed on or after the effective date of adopted floodplain management regulations.
Start of construction – Includes substantial improvement, and means the date the building permit was issued; provided the actual start of construction, repair, reconstruction, placement or other improvement was within 180 days of the permit date. The “actual start” means either the first placement of permanent construction of a structure on a site, such as the pouring of slab or footings, the installation of piles, the construction of columns, or any work beyond the stage of excavation; or the placement of a manufactured home on a foundation. Permanent construction does not include land preparation, such as clearing, grading and filling; nor does it include the installation of streets and/or walkways; nor does it include excavation for a basement, footings, piers, or foundations or the erection of temporary forms; nor does it include the installation on the property of accessory buildings, such as garages or sheds not occupied as dwelling units or not part of the main structure. For a substantial improvement, the “actual start of construction” means the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor or other structural part of a building, whether or not that alteration affects the external dimensions of the building.
State building code – The combined specialty codes.
Structure – A walled and roofed building, including a gas or liquid storage tank that is principally above ground.
(b) Any alteration of a structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places or a state inventory of historic places.
Variance – A grant of relief from the requirements of this chapter which permits construction in a manner that would otherwise be prohibited by this chapter.
Water-dependent – A structure for commerce or industry which cannot exist in any other location and is dependent on the water by reason of the intrinsic nature of its operations. [Ord. 503 § 1 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 490 § 1, 2018; Ord. 473 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016. Formerly 17.347.060].
This chapter shall apply to all areas of special flood hazard within the jurisdiction of the city of Coos Bay. [Ord. 503 § 1 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 473 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016. Formerly 17.347.070].
(1) The areas of special flood hazard identified by the Federal Insurance Administration in a scientific and engineering report entitled “The Flood Insurance Study (FIS) for Coos County, Oregon and Incorporated Areas,” dated December 7, 2018, and accompanying flood insurance rate map (FIRM) are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be part of this chapter. The flood insurance study and the FIRM are on file at 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420. The best available information for flood hazard area identification as outlined in subsection (2) of this section shall be the basis for regulation until a new FIRM is issued which incorporates the data utilized under subsection (2) of this section.
(2) When base flood elevation data described in subsection (1) of this section has not been provided, the local administrator, the public works and community development director, or their designee, shall obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any base flood elevation and floodway data available from a federal, state, or other source to administer CBDC 17.318.130 and 17.318.160(2), Specific Standards.
(3) The city shall make an interpretation, where needed, as to the exact location of FIRM boundaries of the areas of special flood hazard (for example, where there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions). The person contesting the location of the boundary shall be given a reasonable opportunity to appeal the interpretation. Such appeals shall be granted consistent with the standards of Section 60.6 of the Rules and Regulation of the National Flood Insurance Program (44 CFR 59-76). [Ord. 503 § 1 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 473 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016. Formerly 17.347.080].
This chapter is not intended to repeal, abrogate, or impair any existing easements, covenants, or deed restrictions. However, where this chapter and another ordinance, state building code, easement, covenant, or deed restriction conflict or overlap, whichever imposes the more stringent restrictions shall prevail. [Ord. 503 § 1 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 473 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016. Formerly 17.347.090].
(c) Deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under state statutes and rules, including the state building code.
(2) Severability. If any section, clause, sentence, or phrase of this chapter is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, then said holding shall in no way affect the validity of the remaining portions of this chapter. [Ord. 503 § 1 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 473 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016. Formerly 17.347.100].
The degree of flood protection required by this chapter is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on scientific and engineering considerations. Larger floods can and will occur on rare occasions. Flood heights may be increased by manmade or natural causes. This chapter does not imply that land outside the areas of special flood hazard or uses permitted within such areas will be free from flooding or flood damages. This chapter shall not create liability on the part of the city of Coos Bay, any officer or employee thereof, or the Federal Insurance Administration for any flood damages that result from reliance on this chapter or any administrative decision lawfully made hereunder. [Ord. 503 § 1 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 473 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016. Formerly 17.347.110].
Adjacent jurisdictions, the Department of Land Conservation and Development, and other appropriate state and federal agencies shall be notified prior to any alteration or relocation of a watercourse subject to flood hazard, and the city shall submit evidence of such notification to the Federal Insurance Administration. Maintenance shall be required within the altered or relocated portion of the watercourse so that its flood-carrying capacity is not diminished. [Ord. 503 § 1 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 473 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016. Formerly 17.347.120].
(1) In special flood hazard areas, where a regulatory floodway has not been designated, no new construction, substantial improvements, or other development, including fill, shall be permitted within Zones A and AE on the community’s FIRM, unless it is demonstrated that the cumulative effect of the proposed development, when combined with all other existing and anticipated development, will not increase the water surface elevation of the base flood more than one foot at any point within the community.
(2) Located within areas of special flood hazard are areas designated as floodways. The floodway is an extremely hazardous area due to the velocity of flood waters which carry debris, potential projectiles, and erosion potential.
Therefore, encroachments into the floodway, including fill, new construction, substantial improvement, and other development, shall be prohibited, unless certification by a registered professional civil engineer is provided demonstrating through hydrologic and hydraulic analyses performed in accordance with standard engineering practice that the encroachment shall not result in any increase in flood levels during the occurrence of the base flood discharge.
(3) If the requirement of subsection (1) or (2) of this section is satisfied, all new construction and substantial improvements shall comply with all applicable provisions of CBDC 17.318.160, Provisions for flood hazard reduction.
(d) An agreement to monitor the project, correct problems, and ensure that flood-carrying capacity remains unchanged is included as part of the local approval.
(vi) Any other requirements deemed necessary by the authority having jurisdiction. [Ord. 503 § 1 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 473 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016. Formerly 17.347.130].
(1) A development permit shall be obtained before construction, including substantial improvements, or development begins within any area of special flood hazard established in CBDC 17.318.080. The permit shall be for all structures, including manufactured homes, and for all development including fill and other activities, as set forth in Chapter 17.322 CBDC and this chapter.
(d) Description of the extent to which a watercourse will be altered or relocated as a result of proposed development.
(3) Information to Be Obtained and Maintained.
(a) Where base flood elevation data is provided through the flood insurance study, FIRM, or required as in CBDC 17.318.080(2), Basis for establishing areas of special flood hazard, obtain and record the actual (as-built) elevation (in relation to mean sea level) of the lowest floor (including basements and below-grade crawl spaces) of all new or substantially improved structures, and whether or not the structure contains a basement.
(ii) Maintain the floodproofing certifications required in subsection (2) of this section.
(c) Maintain for public inspection all records pertaining to the provisions of this chapter. [Ord. 503 § 1 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 473 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016. Formerly 17.347.140].
(1) Review all development permits to determine that the permit requirements and conditions of this chapter have been satisfied.
(2) Review all development permits to determine that all necessary permits have been obtained from those federal, state, or local governmental agencies from which prior approval is required.
(3) Review all development permits to determine if the proposed development is located in the floodway. If located in the floodway, assure that the encroachment provisions of CBDC 17.318.130 are met.
Where elevation data is not available either through the flood insurance study or from another authoritative source, CBDC 17.318.080(2), applications for building permits shall be reviewed to assure that proposed construction will be reasonably safe from flooding. The test of reasonableness is a local judgment and includes use of historic data, high water marks, photographs of past flooding, etc., where available. Failure to elevate the lowest floor at least two feet above the highest adjacent grade in these zones may result in higher insurance rates. [Ord. 503 § 1 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 473 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016. Formerly 17.347.150].
Substantial improvements to existing structures located at or below the base flood elevation and all new construction shall conform to the following standards. The building official and/or department shall be responsible to review plans and inspect construction to determine that it is reasonably safe from flooding and complies with provisions of the International Code Council (ICC).
(ii) All manufactured homes must likewise be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement, and shall be installed using methods and practices that minimize flood damage. Anchoring methods may include, but are not limited to, use of over-the-top or frame ties to ground anchors (reference FEMA’s “Manufactured Home Installation in Flood Hazard Areas” guidebook for additional techniques).
(b) Construction Materials and Methods.
(iii) Electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, and air conditioning equipment and other service facilities shall be designed and/or otherwise elevated or located so as to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding.
(iii) On-site waste disposal systems shall be located to avoid impairment to them or contamination from them during flooding, consistent with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.
(iv) Where base flood elevation data has not been provided or is not available from another authorized source, it shall be generated for subdivision proposals and other proposed developments which contain at least 50 lots or five acres (whichever is less).
(i) New construction and substantial improvement of any residential structure shall have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated a minimum of one foot above the base flood elevation.
(A) A minimum of two openings having a total net area of not less than one square inch for every square foot of enclosed area subject to flooding shall be provided.
(C) Openings may be equipped with screens, louvers, or other coverings or devices; provided, that they permit the automatic entry and exit of flood waters.
(v) Applicants floodproofing nonresidential buildings shall be notified that flood insurance premiums will be based on rates that are one foot below the floodproofed level (e.g., a building floodproofed to the base flood level will be rated as one foot below the base flood level).
(D) In an existing manufactured home park or subdivision on which a manufactured home has incurred substantial damage as the result of a flood.
2. The manufactured home chassis is supported by reinforced piers or other foundation elements of at least equivalent strength that are no less than 36 inches in height above grade and is securely anchored to an adequately anchored foundation system to resist flotation, collapse, and lateral movement.
(iii) Meet the requirements of subsection (2)(c) of this section, and the elevation and anchoring requirements for manufactured homes. [Ord. 503 § 1 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 473 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016. Formerly 17.347.160].
(1) The building must be designed and adequately anchored to resist flotation, collapse, and lateral movement of the structure resulting from hydrodynamic and hydrostatic loads, including the effects of buoyancy. Hydrostatic loads and the effects of buoyancy can usually be addressed through the required openings stated in subsection (2) of this section. Because of hydrodynamic loads, crawl space construction is not allowed in areas with flood velocities greater than five feet per second unless the design is reviewed by a qualified design professional, such as a registered architect or professional engineer. Other types of foundations are recommended for these areas.
(2) The crawl space is an enclosed area below the base flood elevation (BFE) and, as such, must have openings that equalize hydrostatic pressures by allowing the automatic entry and exit of flood waters. The bottom of each flood vent opening can be no more than one foot above the lowest adjacent exterior grade.
(3) Portions of the building below the BFE must be constructed with materials resistant to flood damage. This includes not only the foundation walls of the crawl space used to elevate the building, but also any joists, insulation, or other materials that extend below the BFE. The recommended construction practice is to elevate the bottom of joists and all insulation above BFE.
(4) Any building utility systems within the crawl space must be elevated above the BFE or designed so that flood waters cannot enter or accumulate within the system components during flood conditions. Ductwork, in particular, must either be placed above the BFE or sealed from flood waters.
(5) The interior grade of a crawl space below the BFE must not be more than two feet below the lowest adjacent exterior grade.
(6) The height of the below-grade crawl space, measured from the interior grade of the crawl space to the top of the crawl space foundation wall, must not exceed four feet at any point. The height limitation is the maximum allowable unsupported wall height according to the engineering analyses and building code requirements for flood hazard areas.
(7) There must be an adequate drainage system that removes flood waters from the interior area of the crawl space. The enclosed area should be drained within a reasonable time after a flood event. The type of drainage system will vary because of the site gradient and other drainage characteristics, such as soil types. Possible options include natural drainage through porous, well-drained soils and drainage systems such as perforated pipes, drainage tiles or gravel or crushed stone drainage by gravity or mechanical means.
(8) The velocity of flood waters at the site must not exceed five feet per second for any crawl space. For velocities in excess of five feet per second, other foundation types shall be used.
(9) There is an increased insurance cost associated with below-grade crawl spaces.
Below are diagrams from FEMA Technical Bulletin 11-01.
* Preferred crawl space construction.
* Requirements regarding below-grade crawl space construction.
* For residential structures, state building code requires the lowest floor to be elevated a minimum of one foot (18 inches for manufactured homes) above BFE.
[Ord. 503 § 1 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 473 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016. Formerly 17.347.170].
Construction of new critical facilities shall be, to the extent possible, located outside the limits of the special flood hazard area (SFHA) (100-year floodplain). Construction of new critical facilities shall be permissible within the SFHA if no feasible alternative site is available. Critical facilities constructed within the SFHA shall have the lowest floor elevated three feet or to the height of the 500-year flood, whichever is higher. Access to and from the critical facility should also be protected to the height utilized above. Floodproofing and sealing measures must be taken to ensure that toxic substances will not be displaced by or released into flood waters. Access routes elevated to or above the level of the base flood elevation shall be provided to all critical facilities to the extent possible. [Ord. 503 § 1 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 473 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016. Formerly 17.347.180].
All development proposals for land division, manufactured home parks, and PUDs shall be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage; shall have public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems located and constructed to minimize flood damage; shall have adequate drainage provided to reduce exposure to flood damage; and where base flood elevation data has not been provided or is not available from another authoritative source, it shall be generated for those development proposals which contain at least 50 lots or spaces, or five acres (whichever is less). [Ord. 503 § 1 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 473 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016. Formerly 17.347.190].
(1) The storage or processing of materials that are, in time of flooding, buoyant, flammable, explosive or could be injurious to human, animal or plant life is prohibited.
(2) Storage of other material or equipment may be allowed if not subject to major damage by floods and if firmly anchored to prevent flotation, or if readily removable from the area within the time available after flood warning. [Ord. 503 § 1 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 473 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016. Formerly 17.347.200].

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