12-1-7: PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION:

If a proposed building site is located in a flood prone area, all new construction and substantial improvements (including the placement of prefabricated buildings and mobile homes) shall conform to the following standards: (1988 Code § 7.36.120)

   A.   Anchoring: All new construction and substantial improvements shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the structure. (1988 Code § 7.36.130)

   B.   Construction Materials And Methods:

      1.   All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed with materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage.

      2.   All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed using methods and practices that minimize flood damage. (1988 Code § 7.36.140)

   C.   Utilities:

      1.   Water Supply: All new and replacement water supply systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into the system;

      2.   Sewage Disposal: New and replacement sanitary sewage systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into the systems and discharge from the systems into floodwaters; and

      3.   Solid Waste Disposal: On site waste disposal systems shall be located to avoid impairment to them or contamination from them during flooding. (1988 Code § 7.36.140)

   D.   Subdivision Proposals:

      1.   All subdivision proposals shall be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage;

      2.   All subdivision proposals shall have public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems located and constructed to minimize flood damage; and

      3.   All subdivision proposals shall have adequate drainage provided to reduce exposure to flood damage. (1988 Code § 7.36.150)