26.1-31-13, 26.1-31-12, 26.1-31-14, 26.1-31-4(c), 26.1-31-4-2, 26.1-31-1

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• Abrogation and greater restrictions

  This article supersedes any ordinances currently in effect in flood-prone areas; however, any underlying ordinance shall remain in full force and effect to the extent that those provisions are more restrictive.

• Anchoring force capacity4,800 lbs

  All components of the anchoring system shall be capable of carrying a force of four thousand eight hundred (4,800) pounds.

• Base flood elevation data for subdivisions

  Base flood elevation data shall be provided for subdivision proposals and other proposed development proposals (including manufactured home parks and subdivisions) that exceed fifty (50) lots or five (5) acres, whichever is the lesser.

• FillGrading (cut & fill)Reshaping land by removing earth (cut) or adding it (fill), often capped by volume. extension for nonresidential structures15 ft

  For nonresidential structures, fill shall be placed to provide access acceptable for the intended use. At grade, access with fill extending laterally fifteen (15) feet beyond the building line shall be provided to a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of the perimeter.

• FillGrading (cut & fill)Reshaping land by removing earth (cut) or adding it (fill), often capped by volume. extension for residential structures50 ft

  For residential structures, fill shall extend laterally fifty (50) feet beyond the building line from all points.

• Maximum fillGrading (cut & fill)Reshaping land by removing earth (cut) or adding it (fill), often capped by volume. slope0.5 ratio

  Fill slopes shall be no steeper than one (1) vertical on two (2) horizontal.

• Hydrostatic flood openings

  Provide a minimum of two (2) openings on different sides of each enclosed area subject to flooding. The total net area of all openings must be at least one (1) square inch for each square foot of enclosed area subject to flooding. The bottom of all required openings shall be no higher than one (1) foot above the adjacent grade.

• Lowest floor elevation for nonresidential structures

  All new construction and substantial improvements of nonresidential structures must have the lowest floor (including basement) elevated to or above the base flood elevation or, together with attendant utility and sanitary facilities, be designed so that below the base flood elevation the structure is watertight with walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water.

• Lowest floor elevation for residential structures

  All new construction and substantial improvements of residential structures must have the lowest floor (including basement) elevated to or above the base flood elevation.

• OverlayOverlay districtA second set of rules laid over the base district, adding requirements without replacing it. concept

  The floodplain districts shall be overlays to the existing underlying districts. If there is any conflict, the more restrictive provisions and/or those pertaining to the floodplain districts shall apply.

• Permit required

  All uses, activities, and development occurring within the land subject to flood shall be undertaken only upon the issuance of a zoning and/or building permit.

• Site plan requirements for floodplainFloodplainLand expected to flood at a stated frequency, where building carries extra conditions. development

  The building inspector shall require specific information as part of an application for a building permit for new construction or substantial improvements within areas subject to flood, including site plan, topographic information, and plans for elevation or floodproofing.