Adopt Resolution 20-O-46: Flood Hazard Area Building Elevation Requirements
The Commission unanimously adopted a resolution requiring mechanical and equipment items in newly constructed or substantially improved residential buildings in Special Flood Hazard Areas to be elevated at least 1 foot above the base flood elevation. This change maintains the City's Community Rating System class and preserves existing flood insurance discounts for properties participating in the National Flood Insurance Program.
How each commissioner voted
5 present
The Motion
“Voted 5-0 to adopt Resolution No. 20-O-46, amending the Land Development Code Section 6-62(1), requiring equipment and mechanical items for all newly constructed and substantially improved residential buildings in Special Flood Hazard Areas to be elevated a minimum of 1 foot above the base flood elevation”
Adopt Resolution No. 20-O-46, amending Land Development Code Section 6-62(1) requiring mechanical equipment elevation in Special Flood Hazard Areas
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