§ 46-468. Provisions for flood hazard reduction—General standards.

In all areas of special flood hazard the following provisions are required:

(1)

New construction and substantial improvements shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, and lateral movement of the structure;

(2)

Manufactured homes shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, and lateral movement. Methods of anchoring may include, but are not limited to, use of over-the-top or frame ties to ground anchors. This standard shall be in addition to and consistent with applicable state requirements for resisting wind forces;

(3)

New construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed with materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage;

(4)

New construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed by methods and practices that minimize flood damage;

(5)

Electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, air conditioning equipment, and other service facilities shall be designed and/or located so as to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding;

(6)

New and replacement water supply systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into the system;

(7)

New and replacement sanitary sewage systems will be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into the systems and discharges from the systems into floodwaters;

(8)

On-site waste disposal systems shall be located and constructed to avoid impairment to them or contamination from them during flooding;

(9)

Any alteration, repair, reconstruction or improvements to a building which is not in compliance with the provisions of this division shall meet the requirements of new construction as contained in this division;

(10)

Any alteration, repair, reconstruction or improvements to a building which is not in compliance with the provisions of this division shall be undertaken only if such nonconformity is not furthered, extended or replaced.

(11)

All applicable additional federal, State of Florida, and local permits shall be obtained and submitted to the floodplain administrator. Copies of such permits shall be maintained on file with the development permit. State of Florida permits may include, but not be limited to the following:

a.

Northwest Florida Water Management District(s): in accordance with F.S. ch. 373.036, § (2)(a) - Flood Protection and Floodplain Management.

b.

Department of Community Affairs: in accordance with F.S. ch. 380.05, Areas of Critical State Concern, and F.S. ch. 553, pt. IV, Florida Building Code.

c.

Department of Health: in accordance with F.S. § 381.0065 On-site Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems.

(12)

Standards for subdivision proposals and other proposed development (including manufactured homes):

a.

All subdivision proposals shall be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage;

b.

All subdivision proposals shall have public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems located and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage;

c.

All subdivision proposals shall have adequate drainage provided to reduce exposure to flood hazards.

(Ord. No. 831, art. 5, § A, 6-13-95; Ord. No. 985, 1-10-06; Ord. No. 1020, § 2, 2-24-09)