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d Where a fire wall or independent perimeter load-bearing wall is provided between the addition and the existing building, the addition(s) shall be considered a separate building and only the addition need comply with the standards for new construction. Sec. 6.32.3 Specific Standards for floodplains without established base flow elevations (Approximate Zone A). Within the SFHAs established in Section 4.2.38 are where no base flood data has been provided the following_provisions shall apply: 1. No encroachments including fill new construction, substantial improvements or new development shall be permitted within a distance of fifty~50) feet each side from top of bank or five times the width of the stream whichever is greater, unless certification with supporting technical data by a North Carolina licensed Professional Engineer is provided demonstrating that such encroachments shall not result in any increase in flood levels during the occurrence of the base flood discharge. 2. If Section 6.32.2(1) is satisfied and BFE data is available from other sources, all new construction and substantial improvements within such areas shall also comply with all applicable provisions of this Ordinance and shall be elevated or flood proofed according to elevations established according to Section 4.2.38. 3. All subdivisions manufactured home arks and other development proposals located within SFHAs shall provide BFE data. Such BFE data shall be adopted by reference per Section 4.2.39 to be utilized in implementing this Ordinance. When BFE data are not available from a Federal, State, or other source, the reference level including basement shall be elevated at least two (2) feet above the highest adjacent grade. Sec. 6.32.4 Subdivisions, manufactured home narks, and major developments. All subdivisions manufactured home park, and major development proposals located within SFHAs shall: 1. Be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage. 2. Have public utilities and facilities such as sewer gas electric, cable, and water systems located and constructed to minimize flood damage. 3. Have adequate drainage provided to reduce exposure to flood hazards 4. Have BFE data provided if development exceeds either of fifty (50) lots/units or five ~5) acres. Such BFE data shall be adopted by reference per Section 4.2.39. Sec. 6.32.5 Standards for floodplains with BFE but without established floodways or non-encroachment areas.