Critical lands and flood damage prevention code (Ordinances 23-02 and 23-03)
Amendments to the critical lands chapter and flood damage prevention code adding riparian and wetland setbacks and raising the lowest floor of new construction to 2 feet above base flood elevation. Adopted February 21 and March 21, 2023.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Code change
- Location
- Citywide
- Applicant
- City of Logan
Every hearing and vote
February 7, 2023 · City Council
Critical lands code, Ordinance 23-02 (workshop)
Discussed
Community Development Director Mike DeSimone presented the amendment to chapter 17.24, which the Planning Commission recommended 6-0 on January 12: a riparian area definition (150 feet from the high-water line for larger streams, 25 feet from centerline for smaller), a 100-foot building setback, a 50-foot wetland setback and 20-foot ditch setback, regulation only of wetlands the Army Corps considers waters of the United States, a reasonable use exception, and removal of prime agricultural lands and wildlife habitat from the list. Existing structures would be treated as nonconforming. Action was set for February 21.
February 7, 2023 · City Council
Flood damage prevention code, Ordinance 23-03 (workshop)
Continued
The workshop on changes to chapter 15.27 was continued to February 21.
February 21, 2023 · City Council
Critical lands code, Ordinance 23-02
Approved · 5-0
The council adopted the amendments to chapter 17.24 with riparian, wetland and ditch setbacks, a reasonable use exception and a limit to wetlands regulated by the Army Corps. The Planning Commission recommended approval 6-0. Vice Chair Amy Anderson relayed a concern that it would block the Willow Lake subdivision; DeSimone said it would not prevent construction but could change design. Council Member Jeannie Simmonds reported comments for and against. No one spoke at the hearing.
February 21, 2023 · City Council
Flood damage prevention, Ordinance 23-03 (workshop)
Discussed
DeSimone presented changes including an updated flood insurance study reference, a 2-foot minimum lowest floor above base flood elevation and a ban on new critical facilities in special flood hazard areas. Action was set for March 7.
March 21, 2023 · City Council
Flood damage prevention, Ordinance 23-03
Approved · 5-0
The council adopted changes to chapter 15.27 that raise the lowest habitable floor from 1 foot to 2 feet above base flood elevation, ban new critical facilities in special flood hazard areas and add a severability clause. Jensen confirmed building in floodplains is allowed under defined requirements.