14.34.082 Prohibition on development within areas of special flood hazard.
Because of the potential hazard to life and property and the restrictions already in place related to sensitive areas on those lands designated as flood hazard within the city of Lacey, development as defined in LMC 14.34.010 shall be prohibited on lands designated as flood hazard areas with only a few exemptions. Exemptions are listed below and must meet requirements of LMC 14.34.084:
A. Trails and recreational improvements for public access to water bodies consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan for Outdoor Recreation and the City Shoreline Master Program, if applicable.
B. Public works projects involving the provision or transmission of a utility where no alternative routing options are reasonable.
C. Public works projects consistent with the City Transportation Plan where no alternative routing options are reasonable.
D. Maintenance activities and improvements to pre-existing structures that do not increase the footprint of the structure and comply with the requirements contained in LMC 14.34.010(U).
E. Public activities and improvements approved by the city of Lacey determined to be in the public’s best interest. (Ord. 1505 §33, 2017; Ord. 1398 §5, 2012; Ord. 1375 §20, 2011).