Jefferson County |
Code of Ordinances |
CODE OF ORDINANCES |
Chapter 11. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT |
Article III. FLOOD RESISTANT DEVELOPMENT |
Division 2. SUBDIVISIONS |
§ 11-175. Minimum requirements.
Subdivision proposals, including proposals for manufactured home parks and subdivisions, shall be reviewed to determine that:
(1)
Such proposals are consistent with the need to minimize flood damage and will be reasonably safe from flooding;
(2)
All public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electric, communications, and water systems are located and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage; and
(3)
Adequate drainage is provided to reduce exposure to flood hazards; in zones AH and AO, adequate drainage paths shall be provided to guide floodwaters around and away from proposed structures.
(Ord. No. 2013-111913-01, § 2, 11-19-2013)