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05/12/2005 b. Additions to post-FIRM structures with no modifications to the existing structwe shall require only the addition to comply with the standards for new construction. a 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 irprovements only must comply with the standards for new construction; and, ii. Is-A substantial improvement, both the existing structure and the addition and/or improvements must comply with the standazds for new construction. 32 d. Where a fire wall or independent perimeter load-bearing wall is provided between the addition and the existing buildine the addition(s) shall be considered a separate b_uildine and only the addition need comply with the standards for new construction. (Ord. of 8-28-1995, § 5.2, eff, 8-28-1995) Sec 42-9:3. Specific Standards for streams floodplains without established base flow elevations aad/er-fleedways (Approximate Zone A). L-seated Within the meas- of=spe~aial--€k3ed-1}azar~l SFHAs established in Section 42-37 aze ,,,~;~„an~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 ereater, unless certification with supporting technical data by a North Carolina licensed Professional Engineer is provided demonstrating that such encroachments shall not result in anv 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) .~:~a ui~n,.p l .. ~ Ihn~.iuj!~~ -I9.rtF.,: ~ r. fnudlu:.r:~arr. d: