(a) New construction. All roadways constructed within or adjacent to the area of special flood hazard shall be constructed so that the centerline elevation of the finished road surface is no less than 2 feet higher than the base flood elevation. Bridges located in the area of special flood hazard shall meet the requirements of Section § 8-38(f)
(b) Replacement of bridges and culverts. Replacement bridges and culverts shall meet the requirements of § 8-38(f). Efforts shall be made during replacement of bridges and culverts to elevate this infrastructure above the base flood elevation whenever possible. Replacement of bridges and culverts are exempt from § 8-37.
(Ord. 4631, § 2, passed 6-17-2014; Ord. 5031, passed 11-6-2018; Ord. 5276, passed 4-6-2021)