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RESOLUTION
NO.
7,071
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN
ZONING AND FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT AND EXPRESSING
THE INTENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO RETAIN
DESIGNATED FLOODWAYS IN ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS
COMPATIBLE WITH THE DRAINAGE FUNCTION OF SUCH
AREAS.
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WHEREAS, flooding is a serious and continuing problem for many areas of
Little Rock, and
WHEREAS, Board Resolution #6786, passed April 20, 1982 states that "in light
of chronic flooding problems experienced by residents of the City in recent years,
the Board hereby declares drainage to be one of its major priorities ", and
WHEREAS, the attractiveness of floodlands for urban development is enhanced
by zoning such areas for commercial, industrial, or other uses having a high land
value, and may generate development pressures which might not otherwise exist,
and
WHEREAS, the City of Little Rock is participating in the National Flood
Insurance Program which identifies areas of special flood hazard throughout the
City by means of Floodway Maps, and such program generally prohibits encroachments
upon designated floodways, and
WHEREAS, provision of adequate storm drainage throughout the City requires
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that floodways be kept free of structural and other impediments to proper drainage.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. Rezoning of designated floodway areas for commercial, industrial,
or multi - family use shall be avoided unless such rezoning is deemed compatible
with the drainage function of such floodways.
SECTION 2. This resolution shall not apply to non- floodway lands located
within the 100 year floodplain, such areas being considered suitable for urban
development provided necessary floodproofing is accomplished.
ADOPTED: October 18, 1983
ATTEST: Qj XLt, APPROVED:
ty lerk e Czech Mayor J. W. ena ld