(A) In any floodplain area, lots may be subdivided only if each new lot has a buildable site outside the boundary of the100-year floodplain. All proposals and applications for the subdivision of land and/or new development in any floodplain area shall include a plan drawing showing the location of all existing and proposed public and private utilities, facilities, drainage structures, and road access. If the 100-year flood elevation(s) have been determined by the Flood Insurance Study or other reliable source approved by the MDE, such flood elevation(s) shall be delineated on the proposed plan. If the proposal involves more than 5 lots or greater than 5 acres and the 100-year flood elevation has not been determined for the land area, the developer shall determine the100-year flood elevation and delineate such flood elevation on the proposed plan.
(B) All plans shall be certified by a registered professional engineer and shall be reviewed by the county to assure that:
(1) All such proposals are consistent with the need to minimize flood damage;
(2) All necessary permits have been received from the MDE and appropriate federal agencies;
(3) All public and private utilities and facilities (including sewer, water, telephone, electric, gas, and the like) are located, constructed and floodproofed to minimize or eliminate flood damage;
(4) Adequate drainage is provided to reduce exposure to flood hazards;
(5) At least 1 access which, during the 100-year flood, shall provide safe vehicular access to and egress from the subdivision and/or new development; and
(6) Adequate measures have been taken to minimize adverse environmental impacts of the proposed development.
(Ord. —, passed 10-22-1991; Am. Ord. —, passed 8-20-2013)