Floodplain district regulations

A. Floodplain district. The floodplain 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 Rhode Island State Building Code dealing with construction in floodplain. The floodplain district includes all special flood hazard areas designated as Zone A, A1-30 on the Town of Scituate Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), and the Flood Boundary and Floodway Maps, dated January 2, 1981 on file with the town clerk, planning board and building inspector. These maps as well as the accompanying Rhode Island Flood Insurance Study are incorporated herein by reference.

B. Development regulations. The following requirements apply in the floodplain district:

• 1. 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 development are prohibited, unless certification by a registered professional engineer is provided 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 floodplain requirements of the state building code.

  • c. The placement of mobile homes, except in an existing mobile home park or mobile home subdivision, is prohibited.

• 2. In A1-30 zones on the Flood Insurance Rate Map for new or substantially improved mobile home parks or subdivisions require:

  • a. That stands are elevated to or above base flood elevation;

  • b. That adequate access and drainage is provided;

  • c. That, if pilings are issued for elevation, lots are large enough to permit steps, piling foundations are placed in stable soil no more than ten (10) feet apart, and reinforcement is provided for piers more than six (6) feet above ground level.