HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/07/2016 05J YMC; Repealing Chapter 11.58 Flood Damage Prevention; Addressing FEMA Required ChangesBUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDASTATEMENT
Item No. 5.J.
For Meeting of: June 7, 2016
ITEM TITLE: Ordinance repealing Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 11.58 Flood
Damage Prevention, to address required changes by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency
SUBMITTED BY: Joan Davenport, AICP, Community Development Director/ Planning
Manager
Jeff Peters, Supervising Planner (509) 575 -6163
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
On May 6, 2016, the Washington State Department of Ecology's Floodplain Management division
notified the City of Yakima of a conflict between the provisions of it's ordinances YMC Ch. 11.58
Flood Damage Prevention and 15.27 Critical Areas, and the potential of being removed from the
National Flood Insurance Program. As a result of the new information, the City of Yakima's
Community Development Department reviewed both ordinances and found that there is no further
benefit from retaining YMC Ch.11.58 as all provisions and regulations were incorporated into
YMC Ch. 15.27.
ITEM BUDGETED: NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Neighborhood and Community Building
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APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: Interim City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Pass the ordinance
BOARD /COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
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ORDINANCE NO. 2016-
AN ORDINANCE relating to the regulation of building construction and the
National Flood Insurance Program in the City of Yakima
repealing Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 11.58 Flood
Damage Prevention, Ordinance (Ord. No. 2560 § 1 (part),
1981) to address required changes by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
WHEREAS, the Yakima City Council passed Ordinance No. 2560 on November 3,
1981, adopting the City's Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance (YMC Ch. 11.58); and
WHEREAS, On September 2, 2008, the City of Yakima adopted YMC Ch. 15.27
Critical Areas, both incorporating and updating the regulatory standards of Ch. 11.58;
and
WHEREAS, On May 6, 2016, the Washington State Department of Ecology's
Floodplain Management division notified the City of Yakima of a conflict between the
provisions of ordinances YMC Ch. 11.58 Flood Damage Prevention and 15.27 Critical
Areas, and the potential of being removed from the National Flood Insurance Program;
and
WHEREAS, the Washington State Department of Ecology's Flood Management
division recommended the City repeal the entirety of YMC Ch. 11.58; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima finds no further benefit from retaining the provisions
of YMC Ch. 11.58, having been fully and completely incorporated into YMC Ch. 15.27;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima, hereby finds and determines that
it is in the best interest of the residents of the City of Yakima to remain compliant with
the National Flood Insurance Program, and repeal Ordinance No. 2560 which adopted
YMC Ch. 11.58, which promotes the general health, safety and welfare of the residents
of Yakima; therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. Repealer. Ord. No. 2560 § 1 (part), 1981, the YMC Ch. 11.58 Flood
Damage Prevention Ordinance, is hereby REPEALED.
Section 2. Authorization to File. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and
directed to file a certified copy of this ordinance with the Yakima County Auditor.
Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30
days after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law and by the City
Charter.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL signed and approved this 7th day of June, 2016.
Avina Gutierrez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk
Publication Date:
Effective Date: