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d Where a fire wall or independent perimeter load- bearing wall is provided <br />between the addition and the existing building, the addition(s) shall be <br />considered a separate building and only the addition need comply with the <br />standards for new construction. <br />Sec. 6.32.3 Specific Standards for flood plains without established base flow <br />elevations (Approximate Zone A). <br />Within the SFHAs established in Section 4.2.38 are where no base flood data has been <br />provided the following provisions shall apply: <br />1. No encroachments including fill new construction substantial improvements or new <br />development shall be permitted within a distance of fifty (50) feet each side fiom top <br />of bank or five times the width of the stream whichever is greater, unless certification <br />with supporting technical data by a North Carolina licensed Professional Engineer s <br />provided demonstrating that such encroachments shall not result in any increase in <br />flood levels during the occurrence of the base flood discharge. <br />2. If Section 6.32.2(l) is satisfied and BFE data is available from other sources all new <br />construction and substantial improvements within such areas shall also comply with <br />all applicable provisions of this Ordinance and shall be elevated or flood proofed <br />according to elevations established according to Section 4.2.38._ <br />3. All subdivisions manufactured home parks and other development proposals located <br />within SFHAs shall provide BFE data Stich BFE data shall be adopted by reference <br />per Section 4 2 39 to be utilized in implementing this Ordinance. <br />4. When BFE data are not available from a Federal State or other source the reference <br />level including basement shall be elevated at least two (2) feet above the highest <br />adiacent glade. <br />Sec 6 32 4 Subdivisions manufactured hoine parks and major developments. <br />All subdivisions manufactured home park and major development proposals located <br />within SFHAs shall: <br />1. Be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage. <br />2. Have public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas electric, cable, and water <br />systems located and constructed to minimize flood damage. <br />3. Have adequate drainage provided to reduce exposure to flood hazards <br />to <br />Sec 6 32 5 Standards for floodplains with BFE but without established floodways <br />or non - encroachment areas. <br />