[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of Ridgefield 12-19-1974 (§ 3-5
of the 1974 Code); amended 8-2-1982. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Building construction — See Ch. 135.
The Building Official shall review all building
permit applications for new construction or substantial improvements
to determine whether proposed buildings sites will be situated within
any area of special flood hazard as defined by the zoning regulations
and subdivision regulations of the Town of Ridgefield. If a proposed
building site is in an area of special flood hazard, any proposed
new construction or substantial improvement (including prefabricated
and mobile homes) must:
A.
Be designed (or modified) and anchored to prevent
flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the structure;
B.
Use construction materials and utility equipment that
are resistant to flood damage;
C.
Use construction methods and practices that will minimize
flood damage; and
D.
Have received a development permit from the Planning
and Zoning Commission of the Town of Ridgefield or its designated
agent.
The Planning and Zoning Commission shall review
subdivision proposals and other proposed new developments to assure
that:
A.
All such proposals are consistent with the need to
minimize flood damage;
B.
All public utilities and facilities, such as sewer,
gas, electrical and water systems, are located, elevated, and constructed
to minimize or eliminate flood damage; and
C.
Adequate drainage is provided so as to reduce exposure
to flood hazards.
The Town Sanitarian shall require new or replacement
water supply systems and/or sanitary sewage systems to be designed
to minimize or eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into the systems
and discharges from the systems into floodwaters and require on-site
waste disposal systems to be located so as to avoid impairment of
them or contamination from them during flooding.
