Beaumont |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 15. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION |
Chapter 15.24. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT |
§ 15.24.180. Standards for subdivisions and other proposed development.
A.
All new subdivisions proposals and other proposed development, including proposals for manufactured home parks and subdivisions, greater than 50 lots or five acres, whichever is the lesser, shall:
1.
Identify the special flood hazard areas (SFHA) and base flood elevations (BPE).
2.
Identify the elevations of lowest floors of all proposed structures and pads on the final plans.
3.
If the site is filled above the base flood elevation, the following as-built information for each structure shall be certified by a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor and provided as part of an application for a Letter of Map Revision based on Fill (LOMR-F) to the Floodplain Administrator:
a.
Lowest floor elevation.
b.
Pad elevation.
c.
Lowest adjacent grade.
B.
All subdivision proposals and other proposed development shall be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage.
C.
All subdivision proposals and other proposed development shall have public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems located and constructed to minimize flood damage.
D.
All subdivisions and other proposed development shall provide adequate drainage to reduce exposure to flood hazards.
(Ord. No. 928, §§ 1, 2, 3-4-08)