Permit Review Detail
Review Status: Stopped
Review Details: FLOODPLAIN
Permit Number - T03OT00727
Review Name: FLOODPLAIN
Review Status: Stopped
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/05/2003 | LAITH ALSHAMI | ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Denied | Laith Alshami, 05/06/2003 The subject Floodplain Use Permit can not be issued. The proposed development is not acceptable under the provisions of Section 26-5.1.12 (which prohibit the construction of structures in the floodway), and Section 26-4.4-8 (which list the exempted structures that can be built in the floodway) of Chapter 26 (Floodplain and Erosion Hazard Management) of the City Code. Please see below the text of the referenced Sections for additional information: Sec. 26-5.1.12 (Floodway development). Development in the floodway shall: Not utilize structures except hydraulic structures and those structures exempted under section 26-4(4)-(8), which are designed and constructed to protect life or property from dangers or hazards of floodwaters. (Ord. No. 7407, ยง 5, 6-25-90) Sec. 26-4. Statutory exemptions: As specified in A.R.S. sections 48-3609 and 48-3613, these regulations shall not: (4) Affect the construction of streams, waterways, lakes and other auxiliary facilities in conjunction with development of public parks and recreation facilities by a public agency or political subdivision. Any such alteration must maintain the carrying capacity of the watercourse. (5) Prohibit the construction of bridges, culverts, dikes and other structures necessary for the construction of public highways, roads, and streets intersecting or crossing a watercourse. (6) Prohibit the construction of storage dams for watering livestock or wildlife, structures on banks of a creek, stream, river, wash, arroyo, or other watercourse to prevent erosion of or damage to adjoining land or dams for the conservation of floodwaters permitted by A.R.S. title 45, chapter 6, section 45-1201 et seq., and chapter 10, section 45-1701 et seq. (7) Prohibit construction of tailing dams and waste disposal areas for use in connection with mining and metallurgical operations. This does not exempt those sand and gravel operations which will divert, retard or obstruct the flow of waters in any watercourse from complying with and acquiring authorization from the city engineer pursuant to regulations adopted by the floodplain board under this chapter. (8) Prohibit the construction and erection of poles, towers, foundations, guy wires, and other facilities related to power transmission as constructed by any utility whether a public service corporation or a political subdivision. If you wish to view the entire Floodplain and Erosion Hazard Management Ordinance, you may visit the City Code, Chapter 26 web site at the following address: http://fws.municode.com/CGI-BIN/om_isapi.dll?infobase=11294.nfo&record={3C3}&softpage=newtestTOCnonFrame&x=28&y=12 |
Final Status
| Task End Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/06/2003 | ANGIE SHOFFSTALL | REJECT SHELF | Stop |
| 04/28/2003 | ANY | OUT TO CUSTOMER | Stopped |