§ 15.3.044 STANDARDS FOR DEVELOPMENT.

   Sections 15.3.021 through 15.3.024 apply to floodway areas, determined to pursuant to § 15.3.045; §§ 15.3.031 through 15.3.033 apply to floodfringe areas, determined to pursuant to 15.3.045.

   (A)   New construction and substantial improvement of structures in zone AO shall have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated:

      (1)   To or above the depth, in feet, as shown on the FIRM above the highest adjacent natural grade; or

      (2)   If the depth is not specified on the FIRM, 2 above the highest adjacent natural grade or higher.

   (B)   New construction and substantial improvement of structures in zone AH shall have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated to or above the flood protection elevation.

   (C)   In AO/AH zones, provide adequate drainage paths to guide floodwaters around structures.

   (D)   All development in zones AO and zone AH shall meet the requirements of §§ 15.3.031 through 15.3.033 applicable to flood fringe areas.

(Ord. 904, passed 5-2-06; Am. Ord. 1095, passed 1-16-24)