§ 7-304. Use regulations.

(a) In general.

(1) Per underlying district.

Except as otherwise specifically limited or prohibited by this section or by other applicable law (See § 7-309 of this subtitle), all uses allowed in a Floodplain Overlay Zoning District are as otherwise provided in this Code for the underlying zoning district.

(2) Conditional uses.

In addition to the general requirements of this Code governing conditional uses, a conditional use in a Floodplain Overlay District is subject to the standards and procedures contained in § 7-306 {"Variances and conditional uses"} of this subtitle.

(b) Floodway.

The only uses allowed in the Floodway are the following recreational facilities, but not including accessory buildings:

(1) athletic fields;

(2) golf courses; and

(3) parks.

(c) Public utility or government office.

Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, no public utility or government service use may be located in any floodplain if it:

(1) might impede, retard, or change the direction of the flow of water;

(2) will catch or collect debris carried by the water; or

(3) is placed where the natural flow of the stream or floodwaters would carry it downstream to the damage or detriment of any public or private property in or adjacent to the floodplain.