Portland City Code ch. 14 (Land Use Code)

Citation: Portland City Code ch. 14 (Land Use Code)
Jurisdiction: Portland (municipal)
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variance to construct a
development for the conduct of a functionally- structure below the base flood level will result
dependent use provided that: in greatly increased premium rates for flood
1. The criteria in Subsection 12.7.2 and insurance up to amounts as high as $25 per
12.4.5(M) are met. $100 of insurance coverage.
2. The structure or other development is B. Such construction below the base flood level
protected by methods that minimize flood increases risks to life and property.
damage during the base flood and create C. The applicant agrees in writing that the
no additional threats to public safety. applicant is fully aware of all the risks inherent
B. Variances may be issued for the repair, in the use of land subject to flooding, assumes
reconstruction, rehabilitation, or restoration of those risks and agrees to indemnify and defend
historic structures upon the determination the municipality against any claims filed against
that: it that are related to the applicant’s decision to
use land located in a floodplain and that the