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Planning commission backs technical amendment to Stark County floodplain rules to align with Century Code
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of ZTA 09/25, amending Section 3.11 of the county zoning ordinance to reflect changes in the North Dakota Century Code on floodplain management; staff said the revisions clarify applicability outside city limits and do not change substantive policy.
The Stark County Planning and Zoning Commission on Oct. 30 recommended approval of ZTA 09/25, a proposed amendment to Section 3.11 of the Stark County zoning ordinance that updates county floodplain management language to match changes enacted in the North Dakota Century Code.
County Planner Steve Josephson told the commission the Legislature amended the Century Code during the recent session and the county ordinance language needs to reflect that change. Josephson read the relevant language from the Century Code in the staff report and said the proposed amendment makes clear that county floodplain management applies to all persons and properties within the county boundaries except those inside city zoning jurisdictions or city extraterritorial zones; he added that the update is intended to clarify applicability rather than change substantive floodplain policy.
The commission opened a public hearing and, hearing no public comment, a motion to recommend approval was made and seconded. Roll call recorded Commissioners Larson, Baird, Goldsmith, Nicholas, Fraley, Claris, Murphy and the chair voting "aye." The motion carried.
During general business, Josephson also proposed a future workshop to review subdivision regulations adopted in 2012 and invited commissioners and local engineering firms to participate in drafting any recommended updates.
The commission’s recommendation on ZTA 09/25 will be forwarded to the Stark County Commission for final action.
