(A) All subdivision proposals and all other proposed new development shall be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage.
(B) All subdivision proposals and all other proposed new development shall have public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems located and constructed to minimize flood damage.
(C) All subdivision proposals and all other proposed new development shall have adequate drainage provided to reduce exposure to flood hazards.
(D) In all areas of special flood hazard where base flood elevation data are not available, the applicant shall provide a hydrologic and hydraulic engineering analysis that generates base flood elevations for all subdivision proposals and all other proposed new development (including manufactured home parks and subdivisions), which is greater than 50 lots or five acres, whichever is less.
(E) All subdivision proposals shall minimize development in the SFHA and/or limit density of development permitted in the SFHA.
(F) All subdivision proposals shall ensure safe access into/out of SFHA for pedestrians and vehicles (especially emergency responders).
(G) Streets, blocks lots, parks and other public grounds shall be located and laid out in such a manner as to preserve and utilize natural streams and channels. Wherever possible the floodplains shall be included within parks or other public grounds.
(Ord. 845, passed 2-20-2024)