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Elevated areas for the purpose of creating a flood sanctuary for livestock in special flood hazard areas are allowed on farms consistent with the following standards:

(1) The applicant must clearly demonstrate that a livestock flood sanctuary is necessary to support the viability of the applicant’s livestock operation;

(2) The maximum size of the livestock flood sanctuary shall not exceed 50 square feet per animal unit (1,000 lbs) plus the area created by adding a ramp 14 feet wide along two sides to be used for farm vehicle access. An additional area no greater than 25 percent of the calculated area will be allowed to accommodate future herd growth;

(3) Livestock flood sanctuaries shall be oriented to the flow and be constructed in a manner that does not impact flood elevations, impede flow, or cause significant adverse effects upstream or downstream;

(4) Structures are prohibited on livestock flood sanctuaries;

(5) Livestock flood sanctuaries shall be elevated to at least one foot above base flood elevation; and

(6) Livestock flood sanctuaries shall comply with all other applicable provisions in this title. (Added by Ord. 20-076, Nov. 4, 2020, Eff date Nov. 27, 2020).