A. This section and EMC 19.30.320 through 19.30.380 provide specific criteria to be used in regulating development in areas of high flood damage potential where conventional floodway areas cannot be established. In order to foster the continued agricultural use of prime farmlands in these floodplain areas, and maintain an acceptable level of flood hazard protection, the development criteria outlined by this chapter shall apply to all development in the density fringe area. The development criteria contained in EMC 19.30.320 and 19.30.330 shall be utilized to prevent a cumulative increase in the base flood elevation of more than one foot.

B. The density fringe area shall consist of the areas designated on the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) for Snohomish County and Incorporated Areas, and the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) dated June 19, 2020, and as amended in paper or digital format. (Ord. 3766-20 § 9 (Exh. A), 2020.)