A. Slope. The degree of deviation of the ground surface from a flat, horizontal elevation, usually expressed in percent or degrees of deviation from horizontal.
B. Base Flood Elevation (BFE). A determination of the water surface elevations of the base flood as published in the flood insurance study. When the BFE has not been provided for land within the FHO, it may be obtained from engineering studies available from a federal, State, or other source using FEMA approved engineering methodologies. This elevation establishes the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation.
C. Finished Grade. The established grade following grading, excavation, or other land-disturbing activity.
D. Natural Grade. The level of the ground elevation prior to the commencement of development or land disturbing activity (see Figure 9.3.10: Grade Determination).
E. Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation. The minimum height allowable for lowest structural member comprising habitable space within a building. This is a height equivalent to two linear feet in elevation above the base flood elevation.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)