§ 126-252. Floodprone areas.

(a)

Development of floodprone areas is prohibited except as permitted by this chapter and chapter 110 pertaining to flood hazard areas.

(b)

Subdivision of floodprone areas is prohibited where the cost of providing utilities and governmental services would pose an unreasonable economic burden.

(c)

The location, elevation and construction of all utilities and facilities, such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems and streets, shall be in such manner as to minimize or eliminate damage by flooding.

(d)

Adequate drainage shall be provided to reduce the community's exposure to flood hazards with respect to adjacent, upstream and downstream developments.

(e)

No platted residential lot shall be approved that does not contain a suitable building site of sufficient elevation to permit construction utilizing the lowest floor elevation, including the basement, above the base flood level elevation.

(Code 1967, § 27-61; Ord. No. 3655, § 3, 7-28-83)

Cross reference

Floods generally, ch. 110.