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Federal Emergency Management Agency published final rules revisicy National Flood Insurance Program criteria. The criteria became effective October 1, 1986 and require, as a condition of continued validity, that communities revise their floodplain management regulations to make them consistent with this criteria within six months of the effective date. The proposed revisions provide for changes in the definition of mobile homes and start of construction, flood proofing of mechanical and utility equipment, the use of openings in enclosures beneath a structure's lowest floor, the use of available flood data, and certification of floor elevations. The Planning Board recommended approval. Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the proposed amendments to the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance as presented and recommended by the Planning Board. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 11. PROPOSED SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS AMENDMENT - SECTION IV-B-8 LANDSCAPING AND BUFFER REQUIREMENTS (The complete narrative is attached to these minutes on pages ?6,5 . ) Marvin Collins presented for approval proposed amendments to Section IV-B-8 of the Subdivision Regulations which contains standards for the installation of plant materials in building setback areas and on parcels designated for recreation/open space use. A public hearing was held on these revisions on February 23, 1987. The Planning Board recommended approval of the proposed amendments subject to a text change (Section IV-B-8-c-1) as recommended by the County Attorney. Motion was made by Chair Marshall, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the proposed amendments as recommended by the Planning Board and the wording for Section IV-B-8-c-1 as provided by the County Attorney in Attachment 1. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 12 . PROPOSED WATER AND SEWER EXTENSION POLICY - ORANGE COUNTY Marvin Collins presented for information purposes a draft water and sewer policy for Orange County. A desire was expressed by the Board to adopt a water and sewer policy and the funding sources that would be necessary. Geoffrey Gledhill suggested that any water and sewer policy be an amendment to the policy made on September 13 , 1984 in connection with the Efland Sewer Line extension. 13 . SUBMISSION OF SMALL CITIES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT TARGET AREA SELECTION Housing and Community Development Director Tara Fikes requested authorization to submit a Small. Cities Community Development Block Grant application for 1987. The maximum amount an applicant can request is $600, 000. Two public hearings must be held and in order for the County to apply, all 1982 and 1983 grants must be completed and all funds expended by May 12, 1987. Fikes gave an update on the two projects and the items that need to be completed before the May 12 deadline. Chair Marshall stressed the importance of meeting the requirements in order to submit the grant application. Fikes assured her that