(A) The Village Zoning Officer shall review all permit applications to determine whether proposed building sites will be reasonably safe from flooding.
(B) If a proposed building site is in a floodprone area, all new construction and substantial improvements (including the placement of prefabricated buildings and manufactured homes) shall:
(1) Be designed (or modified) and adequately anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement of the structure;
(2) Be constructed with materials resistant to flood damage;
(3) Be constructed by methods and practices that minimize flood damage; and
(4) Be 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 flooding.
(Ord. 2007-9, passed 9-18-2007)