ORD-2005-127 - Ordinance Amending the County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance

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22 iv. That the circumstances on the subject property are unique to the subject property and not to properties in general d. Any applicant to whom a variance is granted shall be given written notice specifying the difference between the BFE and the elevation to which the structure is to be built and a written statement that the cost of flood insurance will be commensurate with the increased risk resulting from the reduced reference level elevation. Such notification shall be maintained with a record of all variance actions. e. The Floodplain Administrator shall maintain the records of all appeal actions and report any variances to the FEMA and the State of North Carolina upon request. 9. The Board of County Commissioners may issue a Class A Special Use Permit for solid waste disposal facilities, hazardous waste management facilities, salvage yards, and chemical storage facilities that are located in SFHAs if all of the following conditions are met. A floodplain development permit may be issued for such development only if a variance is granted. a. The use serves a critical need in the Orange County. b. No feasible location exists for the use outside the SFHA. c. The reference level of any structure is elevated or flood proofed to at least the regulatory flood protection level. d. The use complies with all other applicable federal, state and local laws. e. Orange County has notified the Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Crime Control and Public Safety of its intention to grant a variance at least thirty (30) days before granting the variance. (Ord. of 8 -28- 1995, § 4.5, eff. 8 -28 -1995, Ord. of 10 -03 -2005, eff. 10 -03 -2005) Secs. 42 -72 — 42 -90. Reserved. DIVISION 3. PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION. See. 42 -91 General Standards. In all SFHAs the following provisions are required: 1. All new construction and substantial improvements shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the structure. 2. All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed with materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage.