18-17-102. ALLOWED USES.

All activities and uses of land set forth in the underlying specific zones located within the Flood Plains Overlay Zone are declared special conditional uses subject and must obtain a flood plain development permit if the use involves construction of any structures or alteration of flood plain geology or topography for human or animal occupancy, provided that the following uses need not seek such a permit:

1. Minor repairs or alterations to existing structures the cost of such does not exceed 20% of the value of the structure, other than any improvements required to comply with existing health, sanitary, or safety codes or which are necessary to ensure safe living conditions.
2. Placement of utility facilities necessary to serve established and permitted uses within flood plain areas, provided that this exception does not apply to buildings or substations which must obtain a flood plain development permit.