This flood hazard standards section applies to the following types of development: ST; CV; CS; TD; TN; ZL; SC; CD; IP; DP; and PD.
(A) Base flood elevation.
(1) Within special flood hazard areas. The base flood elevation (BFE) shall be identified on all secondary plats containing lands within a special flood hazard area (SFHA) and submitting for approval.
(2) Larger developments. Base flood elevation data shall be provided for proposed subdivisions, planned developments and development plans encompassing either five or more acres or 50 or more lots.
(B) Design.
(1) Minimize flood damage. All proposed subdivisions, planned developments and development plans shall be designed to minimize flood damage, including having public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems located and constructed to minimize flood damage.
(2) Drainage. All proposed subdivisions, planned developments and development plans shall have adequate drainage provided to reduce exposure to flood hazards.
(C) Evacuation plan. All owners of manufactured home parks or subdivisions located within a special flood hazard area (SFHA) identified as an “A Zone” on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps shall develop an evacuation plan for those lots located in the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) and have the evacuation plan filed with and approved by the appropriate community emergency management authorities.
(Ord. 10-2010, passed - -2010, § 7.09)