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Article 6: Development Standards <br />Section 6.6: Additional Standards for Overlay Districts 349 <br />(B) <br />GOnyeFt d into dent' 1 <br />w�Tr4l-a °cv-mcv- i1vTi°fG.�iair. rrria� wve. <br />SECTION 6.6: ADDITIONAL STANDARDS FOR OVERLAY DISTRICTS <br />6.6.1 Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) <br />(A) Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction <br />In all SFHAs the following additional standards shall be met: <br />(1) All new construction and substantial improvements shall be designed and <br />adequately anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the <br />structure. <br />(2) All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed with <br />materials and utility equipment resistant to minimize flood damage. <br />(3) All new construction or substantial improvements shall be constructed by <br />methods and practices that minimize flood damages. <br />(4) Electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, air conditioning equipment, and other <br />service facilities shall be designed and /or located so as to prevent water from <br />entering or accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding. <br />These include but are not limited to HVAC equipment, water softener units, <br />bath /kitchen fixtures, ductwork, electric meter panels /boxes, utility /cable boxes, <br />appliances (washers, dryers, refrigerator, etc.), hot water heaters, and electric <br />outlets /switches. <br />(5) All new and replacement water supply systems shall be designed to minimize or <br />eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into the system. <br />Orange County, North Carolina — Unified Development Ordinance Page 6 -28 <br />