O-2021-3849 Amending Chapter 94 "Floods" of the Code of Ordinances by adding new definitions and incorporating updated regulations related to flood hazards

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ORDINANCE 2021-3849 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 94 "FLOODS" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING NEW DEFINITIONS AND INCORPORATING UPDATED REGULATIONS RELATED TO FLOOD HAZARDS; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE FINED IN A SUM NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. , BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS: Section 1: That Chapter 94, "Floods", of the La Porte, Texas, Code of Ordinances is hereby amended in its entirety and shall hereinafter read as follows: "Chapter 94- FLOODS ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL Secs. 94-1-94-30. - Reserved. ARTICLE II. - FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY Sec. 94-31. - Definitions. Unless specifically defined below, words or phrases used in this chapter shall be interpreted to give them the meaning they have in common usage and to give this ordinance its most reasonable application. Alluvial fan flooding means flooding occurring on the surface of an alluvial fan or similar landform which originates at the apex and is characterized by high -velocity flows; active processes of erosion, sediment transport, and deposition; and unpredictable flow paths. Apex means a point on an alluvial fan or similar landform below which the flow path of the major stream that formed the fan becomes unpredictable and alluvial fan flooding can occur. Appurtenant structure means a structure which is on the same parcel of property as the principal structure to be insured and the use of which is incidental to the use of the principal structure. Area of moderate flood hazard is the land between the limits of the base flood and the 0.2-percent annual -chance (or 500-year) flood. They are shown on flood maps as zones labeled with the letters B or X (shaded).