§ 18-36. Standards for subdivision proposals.  


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  • (a)

    All subdivision proposals including the placement of manufactured home parks and subdivisions shall be consistent with sections 18-19, 18-20, and 18-21.

    (b)

    All proposals for the development of subdivisions including the placement of manufactured home parks and subdivisions shall meet floodplain development permit requirements of sections 18-25 and 18-32; and the provisions of sections 18-34 through 18-38.

    (c)

    Base flood elevation data shall be generated for subdivision proposals and other proposed development including the placement of manufactured home parks and subdivisions which is greater than 50 lots or five acres, whichever is lesser, if not otherwise provided pursuant to sections 18-24 or 18-31(8).

    (d)

    Base flood elevation data, with the establishment of a floodway, shall be generated by a detailed engineering study for all zone A areas, within 100 feet of the boundary lines of zone A areas, and other streams not mapped by FEMA, as indicated on the community's FIRM.

    (e)

    All subdivision proposals including the placement of manufactured home parks and subdivisions shall have adequate drainage provided to reduce exposure to flood hazards.

    (f)

    All subdivision proposals including the placement of manufactured home parks and subdivisions shall have public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems located and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage.

(Code 1994, § 3.419; Ord. No. 504, art. 5, § C, 1-10-2011)