Permits are required in order to determine whether all new construction or substantial improvements are:
(a) Located in an identified floodplain, floodway or other special flood hazard area;
(b) Designed (or modified) and adequately anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement of the structure resulting from hydrodynamic and hydrostatic loads, including the effects of buoyancy;
(c) Constructed with material and utility equipment resistant to flood damage as outlined in FEMA Technical Bulletin 2 or the most recent revision thereof;
(d) Constructed by methods and practices that minimize flood damage;
(e) Constructed with electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing and air conditioning equipment and other service facilities that are designed and/or located so as to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding;
(f) To comply with W.Va. Code § 11-3-3a., concerning the County Assessor’s building or real property improvement notice; and
(g) Approved by County Health Department for Water and Sewer to assure facilities are designed or located in compliance with the flood damage reduction requirements of this chapter.
(Ord. passed 8-28-2012)