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ORDINANCE NO. 1625 <br /> SERIES 2012 <br /> AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING WITH AMENDMENTS <br /> CHAPTER 17.56 OF THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING <br /> FLOODPLAIN ZONING <br /> WHEREAS, the City of Louisville is a home rule municipal corporation organized under <br /> and pursuant to Article XX of the Colorado Constitution and the Louisville Home Rule Charter; <br /> and <br /> WHEREAS, Chapter 17.56 of the Louisville Municipal Code (LMC) sets limits on <br /> development in designated flood zones and describes procedures for approval of such <br /> development; and <br /> WHEREAS, controlled development in designated flood zones is necessary to protect <br /> the safety of persons and property; and <br /> WHEREAS, state and federal agencies issue regulations requiring certain elements be <br /> present in local floodplain development codes; and <br /> WHEREAS, the City's floodplain development code must be updated to meet the state <br /> and federal requirements; and <br /> WHEREAS, the floodplain development code enacted by this ordinance meets state and <br /> federal requirements, and will improve safety for persons and property in the City; and <br /> WHEREAS, after a duly noticed public hearing held October 25, 2012, where evidence <br /> and testimony were entered into the record, including the findings in the Louisville Planning <br /> Commission Staff Report dated October 25, 2012, the Louisville Planning Commission has <br /> recommended the City Council approve the amendments to the Louisville Municipal Code set <br /> forth in this ordinance; and <br /> WHEREAS, City Council has reviewed the recommendation of the Louisville Planning <br /> Commission, and desires to amend the Louisville Municipal Code; and <br /> WHEREAS, City Council has provided notice of a public hearing on said ordinance by <br /> publication as provided by law and held a public hearing as provided in said notice; <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE <br /> CITY OF LOUISVILLE, COLORADO: <br /> Section 1. Chapter 17.56 is hereby repealed and reenacted with amendments to read <br /> as follows: <br /> Ordinance No.1625,Series 2012 <br /> Page 1 of 31 <br />