271 NATURAL RESOURCES Floodplain Protection 17 Chapter Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective January 1, 2023 after flood conditions including maintenance and repair of public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical, water systems, and streets and bridges. 4. Upon consideration of the factors listed above, and the purposes of this Section, the BZA may attach such conditions to the granting of variances, as it deems necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Section. 5. Variances shall not be issued within any designated floodway if any increase in flood levels during the base flood discharge would result. B. Conditions for Variances 1. Variances shall be issued only upon a determination that the variance is the minimum relief necessary, considering the flood hazard and the factors listed in Paragraph 17.6.5.A. 2. Variances shall only be issued upon: a. A showing of good and sufficient cause; b. A determination that failure to grant the variance would result in exceptional hardship; or c. A determination that the granting of a variance will not result in increased flood heights, additional threats to public safety, extraordinary public expense, create nuisance, cause fraud on or victimization of the public, or conflict with existing local laws or Ordinances. 3. Any applicant to whom a variance is granted shall be given written notice that the issuance of a variance to construct a structure below the base flood elevation will result in increased premium rates for flood insurance (as high as $25 for $100) coverage, and that such construction below the base flood elevation increases risks to life and property. 4. The floodplain administrator shall maintain the records of all appeal actions and report any variances to FEMA upon request.
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