§ 1150.19. Activities, development and uses in the floodway.  


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  • Only one (1) or more of the following activities may be allowed in the floodway, provided it complies with all standards of the Columbus City Codes:

    A.

    Reforestation, wetland restoration or banking, and conservation projects;

    B.

    Recreation trails, passive recreational use, and access thereto;

    C.

    Bridges when constructed above the flood protection elevation or as approved by FEMA, storm water outfall, underground utility crossings, streets and railroads not requiring fill, and stream crossings;

    D.

    Temporary construction activity only for the maintenance and/or repair of permitted activities, development, and/or uses; and

    Within the floodway, no building, structure or premises shall be used, and no building or structure shall be erected which is designed to be used for human habitation.

(Ord. No. 1177-2010, § 1, 9-27-2010; Ord. No. 0312-2011, § 1, 4-13-2011)