§ 151.40 GENERAL STANDARDS.
   In all SFHAs the following provisions are required:
   (A)   New construction and substantial improvements shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement of the structure;
   (B)   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;
   (C)   New construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed with materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage below the FPG;
   (D)   New construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed by methods and practices that minimize flood damage;
   (E)   Electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, air conditioning equipment and other service facilities shall be designed and/or located so as to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding;
   (F)   New and replacement water supply systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the system;
   (G)   New and replacement sanitary sewage systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the system;
   (H)   On-site waste disposal systems shall be located and constructed to avoid impairment to them or contamination from them during flooding;
   (I)   Any alteration, repair, reconstruction or improvements to a structure that is in compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall meet the requirements of “new construction” as contained in this chapter; and
   (J)   Any alteration, repair, reconstruction or improvement to a structure that is not in compliance with the provisions of this chapter, shall be undertaken only if said non-conformity is not further, extended, or replaced.
(Ord. 1-1993, passed 1-18-93; Am. Ord. 15-2009, passed 8-17-09) Penalty, see § 151.99