Sec. 674.214. - Disaster prevention.

(a) In addition to disaster prevention measures included in the emergency preparedness plan, the Emergency Preparedness Planning Council shall consider, on a continuing basis, steps that could be taken to prevent or reduce the harmful consequences of disasters. At its direction and pursuant to any other competence and authority they have, City officials and agencies charged with responsibilities in connection with floodplain management, stream encroachment and water flow, water conservation, fire prevention and control, air and water quality, public works, land use and land-use planning, and construction standards shall make studies of disaster-prevention-related matters. The Emergency Preparedness Planning Council, from time to time, shall make such recommendations to the Council and other appropriate public and private entities as may facilitate measures for prevention or reduction of the harmful consequences of disasters. (b) If the Emergency Preparedness Planning Council or the Division determines, on the basis of studies or other competent evidence, that an area of the City is susceptible to a disaster of catastrophic proportions without adequate warning, that existing building standards and land-use controls in that area are inadequate and could contribute substantially to the magnitude of a disaster and that changes in zoning or other land-use regulations or building requirements are essential in order to prevent or reduce the harmful consequences of a disaster, the Emergency Preparedness Planning Council, on the basis of its own determination or on the determination of the Division, shall conduct one or more public hearings to obtain public comment on necessary changes. If it finds, after the public hearings, that changes are essential, it shall make recommendations to the Council and other appropriate public and private entities with jurisdiction over the area and subject matter. (Ord. 79-1242-665, § 2; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 95-1272-768, § 4) Note— Former § 430.214.