Chapter 8 FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS*

Section 8-18 Provisions for flood hazard reduction--General standards.

    In all areas of special flood hazard the following provisions  are required:

    (1)    New construction and substantial  improvements shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement of the structure;

    (2)    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;

    (3)    New construction and substantial  improvements shall be constructed with materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage;

    (4)    New construction and substantial  improvements shall be constructed by methods and practices that minimize flood damage;

    (5)    Electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, air conditioning equipment, and other service facilities shall be designed and located so as to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding;

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

    (7)    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;

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

    (9)    Any alteration, repair, reconstruction, or improvements to a structure which is in  compliance with the provisions of this chapter, shall meet the requirements of "new construction"  as contained in this chapter.

(Ord. of 6-22-87)