RES-2005-077 Resolution and Ordinance to Provide for Flood Damage Prevention in Orange County

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09/26/2005 36 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 azeas 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 aze 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 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 Have BFE data sl~l-be provided if development u.~,:°'' ~~ ~-~-°°+°- exceeds either of 50 lots/units or of five acres. Such BFE data shall be adopted by reference per Section 42-37. (Ord. of 8-28-1995, § 5.4, eff. 8-28-1995) Sec. 42-94a. Standards for floodplains with BFE but without established floodways or non- encroachment areas. (5) Along rivers and streams where BFE data area is provided, but neither floodway not non- encroachment areas are identified for a SFHA on the FIRM or in the FIS, no encroachments, including fill, new construction, substantial improvements, or other development, shall be permitted unless certification with supporting technical data by a North Carolina licensed Professional Engineer is provided demonstrating that the cumulative effect of the proposed development, when combined with all other existing and anticipated development, will not increase the water surface elevation of the base flood by more than one foot at any point within Orange County.