§ 10.3.2. Subdivisions.  


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  • (A)

    Minimum requirements. Subdivision proposals, including proposals for manufactured home parks and subdivisions, shall be reviewed to determine that: (Ord. No. 32-16, § 2, 12-6-16)

    (1)

    Such proposals are consistent with the need to minimize flood damage and will be reasonably safe from flooding; (Ord. No. 32-16, § 2, 12-6-16)

    (2)

    All public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electric, communications, and water systems are located and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage; and (Ord. No. 32-16, § 2, 12-6-16)

    (3)

    Adequate drainage is provided to reduce exposure to flood hazards; in Zones AH and AO, adequate drainage paths shall be provided to guide floodwaters around and away from proposed structures. (Ord. No. 32-16, § 2, 12-6-16)

    (B)

    Subdivision plats. Where any portion of proposed subdivisions, including manufactured home parks and subdivisions, lies within a flood hazard area, the following shall be required: (Ord. No. 32-16, § 2, 12-6-16)

    (1)

    Delineation of flood hazard areas, floodway boundaries and flood zones, and design flood elevations, as appropriate, shall be shown on preliminary plats; (Ord. No. 32-16, § 2, 12-6-16)

    (2)

    Where the subdivision has more than 50 lots or is larger than 5 acres and base flood elevations are not included on the FIRM, the base flood elevations determined in accordance with LDR 10.1.5(B)(1); and (Ord. No. 32-16, § 2, 12-6-16)

    (3)

    Compliance with the site improvement and utilities requirements of LDR Section 10.3.3. (Ord. No. 32-16, § 2, 12-6-16)