Garfield Chapter 146 Flood Damage Prevention regulates construction in special flood hazard areas, requiring anchoring, Uniform Construction Code compliance, and variance review with penalties up to $2,000 per violation.
Chapter 146 (sections 146-1 through 146-88) establishes flood damage prevention standards for all special flood hazard areas in Garfield. New construction and substantial improvements must be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement, and must comply with the Uniform Construction Code. Variances require findings that flood heights will not increase, public safety is preserved, and the variance does not create nuisances or conflict with other ordinances. Violators face fines up to $2,000, up to 90 days imprisonment, or both, per violation.
Building in a flood hazard area without permits, failing to anchor structures, ignoring elevation requirements, or making substantial improvements without compliance review can result in $2,000 fines, 90-day jail terms, and orders to remove or modify work.
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