§ 4-108. Standards for subdivision proposals.

(a)

All subdivision proposals including the placement of manufactured home parks and subdivisions shall be consistent with sections 4-91, 4-92, and 4-93 of this article.

(b)

All proposals for the development of subdivisions and manufactured home parks and subdivisions shall meet development permit requirements of section 4-97; section 4-104; and the provisions of sections 4-106 thru 4-110 of this article.

(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 are greater than fifty (50) lots or five (5) acres, whichever is lesser, if not otherwise provided pursuant to section 4-96 or subsection 4-103(h) of this article.

(d)

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

(e)

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.

(f)

A drainage study shall be conducted for all subdivisions of any size or development covering five (5) or more acres within or outside of the special flood hazard area. Floodwaters originating within these areas shall not be allowed to drain from the area described in higher quantities or flow rates than existed under pre-construction conditions. This shall be accomplished by the proper design and construction of detention, retention, and/or drainage systems.

(g)

At least one (1) primary access roadway into each residential subdivision shall be elevated to or above the base flood elevation to allow access and egress for residents and emergency vehicles.

(Ord. No. 1996-45, § 1, 12-3-96; Ord. No. 2008-30, § 1, 9-16-08)