Dimensional standards
Servicing
- Applies near
- FEMA flood zones
- Geographic extent
- Approximated floodplainFloodplainLand expected to flood at a stated frequency, where building carries extra conditions. districtZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2. as shown as Zone A on the Flood Insurance Rate Map, where no detailed flood profiles are provided.
Extracted standards
5 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Floodplain
- Anchoring required
All new construction and substantial improvements shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement of the structure.
- Floodproofing for nonresidential structures
Nonresidential structures may be floodproofed in lieu of elevation, provided all areas below BFE plus one foot are watertight and certified by a professional engineer.
- Materials resistant to flood damage
All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed with materials resistant to flood damage and by methods that minimize flood damage.
- Minimum lowest floor elevation1 ft
All new construction and substantial improvements within the approximated floodplain district shall have the lowest floor (including basement) elevated to or above the base flood elevation.
Other
- Zoning permit required
All uses, activities and development within the approximated floodplain district shall be undertaken only upon the issuance of a zoning permit.
From the ordinance
All new construction and substantial improvements within the approximated floodplain district shall have the lowest floor (including basement) elevated to or above the base flood elevation.