ORD-2005-127 - Revisions to the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance

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09/15/2005 32 c. Additions and/or improvements to post -FIRM structures whereas the addition and/or improvements in combination with any interior modifications to the existing structure are: i. Not a substantial improvement, the addition and/or improvements only must comply with the standards for new construction; and, ii. A substantial improvement, both the existing structure and the addition and/or improvements must comply with the standards for new construction. (5) 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. (Ord. of 8 -28 -1995, § 5.2, eff. 8 -28 -1995) Sec 42 -93. Specific Standards for floodplains without established base flow elevations (Approximate Zone A). Within the SFHAs established in Section 42 -37 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 (5) 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 42 -94(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 42 -37. 3. All subdivisions, manufactured home parks, and other development proposals located within SFHAs shall provide BFE data. Such BFE data shall be adopted by reference per Section 3.2 to be utilized in implementing this Ordinance. 4. 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. (Ord. of 8 -28 -1995, § 5.3, eff. 8 -28 -1995) Sec. 42 -94. Subdivisions, manufactured home parks, and major developments. All subdivisions, manufactured home parks, and major development proposals located within SFFIAs shall: 1. Be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage.