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 Chapter 105. FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
 Article III. FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION

  § 105-150. General standards for all areas of special flood hazard.  

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  • In all areas of special flood hazard, the following provisions apply:

    (1)

    Future-conditions floodplain. New construction of principal buildings (residential or nonresidential), including manufactured homes, shall not be allowed within the limits of the future-conditions floodplain, unless all requirements of this article have been met;

    (2)

    Anchoring. New construction or substantial improvements of existing structures shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement of the structure;

    (3)

    Damage-resistant materials. New construction or substantial improvements of existing structures shall be constructed with materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage;

    (4)

    Methods and practices. New construction or substantial improvements of existing structures shall be constructed by methods and practices that minimize flood damage;

    (5)

    Heating and air. All heating and air conditioning equipment and components (including ductwork), all electrical, ventilation, plumbing, and other service facilities shall be designed and/or located three feet above the base flood elevation or one foot above the future-conditions flood elevation, whichever is higher, so as to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding;

    (6)

    Manufactured homes. Manufactured homes shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement. Methods of anchoring may include, but are not limited to, use of over-the-top or frame ties to ground anchors. This standard shall be in addition to and consistent with applicable state requirements for resisting wind forces;

    (7)

    Water supply. New and replacement water supply systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into the system;

    (8)

    Sanitary sewage systems. New and replacement sanitary sewage systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into the systems and discharges from the systems into floodwaters; and

    (9)

    On-site disposal systems. On-site waste disposal systems shall be located and constructed to avoid impairment to them, or contamination from them, during flooding.

(Ord. of 8-15-2006(01), § 1(38-90))