Kingdom City Floodplain Management Variance Criteria ordinance (§ 405.240)

A. Any request for variance from the terms of this Chapter may be made by an application to the Board of Trustees acting as the appeal board. In passing upon such application for variance, the Board shall consider all technical data and evaluations, all relevant factors, standards specified in other sections of this Chapter, and the following criteria:

1. The danger to life and property due to flood damage;

2. The danger that materials may be swept onto other lands to the injury of others;

3. The susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to flood damage and the effect of such damage on the individual owner;

4. The importance of the services provided by the proposed facility to the community;

5. The necessity to the facility of a waterfront location, if applicable;

6. The available of alternative locations, not subject to flood damage, for the proposed use;

7. The compatibility of the proposed use with existing and anticipated development;

8. The relationship of the proposed use to any comprehensive plan and floodplain management program for the area;

9. The safety of access to the property in times of flood for ordinary and emergency vehicles;

10. The expected height, velocity, duration, rate of rise and sediment transport of the floodwaters that might be expected at the site; and

11. The costs of providing governmental services during and after flood conditions, including maintenance and repairs of public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems; streets; and bridges.