Within special flood hazard areas established in Section 82-28.604 are areas designated as floodways. A floodway is an extremely hazardous area due
to the velocity of floodwaters which carry debris and potential projectiles and the
potential for erosion. Floodways may or may not be specifically designated on the
FIRM maps, their existence will be as determined by the floodplain administrator.
Encroachments, including fill, new construction, substantial improvements and other
development are not allowed in a floodway unless certification by a registered professional
engineer is provided demonstrating that the encroachment(s) shall not result in any
increase in flood levels during the occurrence of the base flood discharge. Allowed
new construction and improvements shall comply with all applicable flood hazard reduction
provisions of Article 82-28.10.
