[R.O. 2009 §410.010; Ord. No. 196 §1, 2-13-1977]
The Building Commissioner shall review all building permit applications
to determine if the site of proposed construction is reasonably safe
from flooding and to make recommendations for construction in all
locations which have flood hazards.
[R.O. 2009 §410.020; Ord. No. 196 §2, 2-13-1977]
A.
The
Building Commissioner in reviewing all applications for construction
in flood hazard locations within the City shall require that any such
proposed construction or substantial improvement must:
1.
Be designed and anchored to prevent the flotation, collapse or lateral
movement of the structure or portions of the structure due to flooding.
2.
Use construction materials and utility equipment that are resistant
to flood damage.
3.
Use construction methods and practices that will minimize flood damage.
[R.O. 2009 §410.030; Ord. No. 196 §3, 2-13-1977]
A.
The
Board of Aldermen of the City in reviewing all subdivision applications
shall make findings of fact and determine if:
1.
All such proposed developments are consistent with the need to minimize
flood damage.
2.
Adequate drainage is provided so as to reduce exposure to flood hazards.
3.
All public utilities and facilities are located so as to minimize
or eliminate flood damage.
4.
New water and sewer systems shall be constructed to eliminate or
minimize infiltration; moreover, on-site waste disposal systems will
be designed to avoid impairment.
[R.O. 2009 §410.040; Ord. No. 196 §4, 2-13-1977]
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Pasadena Hills hereby designates
flood hazard boundary map(s) most recently adopted by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency, and amendments, as the Official Maps
delineating certain zones with relative degrees of flood hazard.
