The community shall review all permit applications to determine whether proposed building sites will be reasonably safe from flooding and assure that all necessary permits have been received from those governmental agencies whose approval is required by federal or state law.
(A) If a proposed building site is in a flood-prone area, all new construction and substantial improvements shall:
(1) Be designed and anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the structure resulting from hydrodynamic and hydrostatic loads, including the effects of buoyancy;
(2) Be constructed with flood-resistant material(s);
(3) Be constructed by methods and practices that minimize flood damages; and
(4) Mechanical and utility equipment must be elevated to or above the flood protection elevation.
(B) (1) If a subdivision or other proposed new development is in a flood-prone area, the community shall assure that:
(a) Such proposed subdivision or other proposed new development is consistent with the need to minimize flood damage within the flood-prone area;
(b) Public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems are located and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage; and
(c) Adequate drainage is provided to reduce exposure to flood hazards.
(2) All subdivision proposals (including manufactured home parks) shall include regional flood elevation and floodway data for any development that meets the subdivision definition of this chapter and all other requirements in § 15.3.061(2).
(Ord. 1095, passed 1-16-24)