12-754. Same; zoning jurisdictions; inclusion of land in flood plain zone.

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(a)The zoning regulations for a county shall define the area of zoning jurisdiction as all or any portion of the unincorporated area. The zoning regulations for a city shall define the zoning jurisdiction as including the area within the city limits and may also include land located outside the city which is not currently subject to county zoning regulations and is within three miles of the city limits, but in no case shall it include land which is located more than ½ the distance to another city. The governing body of the city shall notify the board of county commissioners in writing of the city's intention at least 60 days before adopting zoning regulations affecting such an area outside the city limits.

Any flood plain zone or district shall include the flood plain area within the incorporated area of the city and may include any extraterritorial jurisdiction lying outside, but within three miles, of the nearest point on the contiguous city limits when such jurisdiction has not otherwise been designated a flood plain zone or district by any other governmental unit or subdivision.

(b)The provisions of this section shall become effective on and after January 1, 1992.