HomeMy WebLinkAbout0015_1974AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CONTINUED
PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY OF GEORGE-
TOWN, TEXAS IN THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE
PROGRAM BY ESTABLISHING MINIMUM FLOOD
PLAIN MANAGEMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS
ESTABLISHED BY HUD AND AS AUTHORIZED BY
ARTICLE 8280-13 OF VERNON'S ANNOTATED CIVIL
STATUTES WHICH PERMITS TEXAS HOME RULE
CITIES TO ADOPT LAND USE AND CONTROL
MEASURES AND APPOINTING THE BUILDING'
OFFICIAL RESPONSIBLE° FOR ADMINISTRATION
OF AND ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE,
PROVIDING FOR PROCEDURES FOR GRANTING OF
VARIANCES.
WHEREAS, certain areas of the City of Georgetown, Texas are
subject to periodic flooding from North Fork of San Gabriel River, Middle
Fork of San Gabriel River, South Fork of San Gabriel River and West Fork
Smith Branch causing serious damages to properties within these areas.- and
WHEREAS, relief is available in the form of flood insurance as
authorized by the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 as amended; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council of the City of Georgetown,
Texas to comply with land use and management criteria regulations as
required in said act; and
WHEREAS, it is also the intent of the City Council of the City of
Georgetown, Texas to recognize and duly evaluate flood hazards in all
official actions relating to land use in the flood plan areas having special
flood hazards; and
WHEREAS, the Flood Plain Management Ordinance enacted by this body
on April 8, 1974, does not fully provide for enforcement of all HUD, Federal
Insurance Administration rules, and regulations for administration of they
National Flood Insurance program adopted since April 1974; and
WHEREAS, to remain eligible for participation in the National Flood
Insurance program, the City of Georgetown must adopt the latest minimum
HUD Standards; .and
WHEREAS, Article 8280-13 of Vernon's Annotated Civil Statutes has
authorized the City of Georgetown, to adopt land use and control measures.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS:
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