Sec. 66-347 through 66-351

Other

• County liability

  The decree of flood protection sought by the provisions of this regulation is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on acceptable engineering methods of study, but does not imply total flood protection.

• Drainage plan required

  A detail erosion and sedimentation and or storm water management plan shall be submitted to the county for review and approval. All storm drainage facilities shall be designed to convey the flow of surface waters without damage to persons or property. The system shall ensure drainage away from buildings and on-site waste disposal sites. Drainage plans shall be consistent with facilities discharge of excess runoff onto adjacent properties.

• Compliance with federal register

  Any variance granted by the board of adjustments and appeals or board of zoning appeals shall conform to the standards set forth in section 60.6 of the Federal Register revised as of October 1, 1986, (44 CFR) and as now or hereafter amended.

• FloodplainFloodplainLand expected to flood at a stated frequency, where building carries extra conditions. disclosure required

  Any owner or partial owner of real estate or his agent and any real estate broker or his agent who sells or contracts to sell real estate subject to a floodplain regulation without first notifying in writing the buyer or his agent that such real estate is subject to floodplain regulations shall be subject to the penalties set forth in section 66-349.

• Record keeping

  Records of actions associated with administering this regulation shall be kept on file and maintained by the zoning administrator.

• Street and sidewalk flood design

  Streets and sidewalks shall be designed to minimize their potential for increasing and aggravating the levels of flood flow. Drainage openings shall be required to sufficiently discharge flood flows without unduly increasing flood heights.

• Utility flood design

  All utilities such as gas lines and electrical and telephone systems being placed in floodprone areas shall be located, elevated, where possible, and constructed to minimize the chance of impairment during a flooding occurrence.

• Penalty for violation

  Any person who fails to comply with any or all of the requirements or provisions of this article or direction of the zoning administrator shall be guilty of a misdemeanor offense as defined in Code of Virginia, § 15.2-2286(A)(5) or shall be subject to a civil penalty as defined in Code of Virginia, § 15.2-2209.

• Water facility flood design

  All new or replacement water facilities shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into the system and shall be located and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damages.