2.5 Flood Plain Overlay Districts
A. Flood Plain District
Flood Plain District is herein established as an overlay district. The underlying permitted uses are allowed provided that they meet the following additional requirements as well as those of the Massachusetts State Building Code dealing with construction in Flood Plain.
The Flood Plain District includes all special flood hazard areas designated as Zone A, A 1-30, on the West Boylston Flood Insurance Rate Maps, (FIRM), and the Flood boundary and Floodway Maps, dated August 2, 1990, on file with the Town Clerk, Planning Board and Building Inspector. These maps are incorporated herein by reference.
B. Development Regulations
The following requirements apply in the Flood Plain District:
1.) With Zone A, where the base flood elevations not provided on the FIRM , the applicant shall obtain any existing base flood elevation data and it shall be reviewed by the Building Inspector for its reasonable utilization toward meeting the elevation or flood proofing requirements, as appropriate, of the State Building Code.
2.) In the floodway, designated on the Flood Boundary and Floodway Map, the following provisions shall apply:
a.) All encroachments, including fill, new construction, substantial improvements to existing structures, and other developments are prohibited unless certification by a registered professional engineer or architect is proved by the applicant demonstrating that such encroachment shall not result in any increase in flood levels during the occurrence of the 100-year flood.
b.) Any encroachment meeting the above standard shall comply with the flood plain requirements of the State Building Code.
Amended Sept. 28, 1981 - Article 4
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