An Ordinance to designate an enforcing agency to discharge the responsibility of the Township of Greenwood, and to designate regulated flood hazard areas under the provisions of the State Construction Code Act, Act No. 230 of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended.
The Township of Greenwood ordains:
Section 1. AGENCY DESIGNATED. An Ordinance designating the Oceana County Building Department as the enforcing agency assuming responsibility for the administration and enforcement. Section 2. CODE APPENDIX ENFORCED. Pursuant to the provisions of the state construction code, in accordance with Section 8b(6) of Act 230, of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended, Appendix G of the Michigan Building Code shall be enforced by the Oceana County Building department. Section 3. DESIGNATION OF REGULATED FLOOD PRONE HAZARD AREAS. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Study (FIS) Entitled “Flood Insurance Study for Oceana County, All Jurisdictions”, dated 08/04/2014, and the Flood Insurance Rate Map(s) (FIRMs) contained on index panel number(s): 26127C, 0425C, and 0450C, dated 08/04/2014 are adopted by reference for the purposes of administration of the Michigan Construction Code, and declared to be a part of Section 1612.3 of the Michigan Building Code, and to provide the content of the “Flood Hazards” section of Table R301.2(1) of the Michigan Residential Code. Section 4. MOST RESTRICTIVE STANDARDS. If another ordinance contains standards inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance, the most restrictive standards shall apply. Section 5. EFFECTIVE DATE / PUBLICATION – Ordinance 2023-001 shall become effective upon publication of THIS public notice in the Oceana Herald Journal.
A true and complete copy of this ordinance can be obtained by contacting the Clerk at 231-854-0202 or by emailing the Clerk at greenwoodtwp@ncats.net.
Cora Conley – Greenwood Township ClerK