1501 Construction in Flood Channels
Unofficial copy. It may be out of date. Not legal or zoning advice. Zoning rules change, and only the city or county can say for sure what is allowed on a property. Confirm with the city or county planning department before you buy, sign or build.
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No building or structure (except those constructed for flood control purposes by a governmental agency) shall be constructed within a flood channel or within one hundred (100) feet from the banks of a flood channel.