Hold PHearing Amending Kittitas County Code Ch. 14.08_Flood Damage Prevention

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determined that such action will have low damage potential, and comply with all other variance criteria. 6. The Floodplain Administrator shall condition the variance as needed to ensure that the requirements and criteria of this ordinance are met. 7. Any applicant to whom a variance is granted shall be given written notice over the signature of a community official that the issuance of a variance to construct a structure below the base flood elevation will result in increased premium rates for flood insurance and that such construction below the base flood elevation increases risks to life and property and that the cost of flood insurance will be commensurate with the increased risk resulting from the reduced lowest floor elevation. (Ord. 2012-009, 2012; Ord. 2001-03; Ord. 93-18 § 4.9, 1993). Article V. Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction 14.08.180 General standards. In all areas of special flood hazards, the following standards (set forth in KCC 14.08.190 through 14.08.230} are required. (Ord. 200103; Ord. 93-18 § 5.1, 1993). 14.08.190 Anchoring. 1. All new construction and substantial improvements, including those related to manufactured homes, shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the structure resulting from hydrodynamic and hydrostatic loads including the effects of buoyancy. 2. All manufactured homes must likewise be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement, and shall be installed using methods and practices that minimize flood damage. Anchoring methods may include, but are not limited to, use of over -the -top or frame ties to ground anchors (reference FEMA's "Manufactured Home Installation in Flood Hazard Areas" guidebook for additional techniques). (Ord. 2001-03; Ord. 93-18 § 5.1.1, 1993). 14.08.195 (Deleted). (Ord. 2007-34,2007; Ord. 2001-03). 14.08.200 Construction materials and methods. 1. All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed with materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage. 2. All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed using methods and practices that minimize flood damage. 3. Electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, and air-conditioning equipment and other service facilities shall be designed and/or otherwise elevated or located so as to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding. (Ord. 2001-03; Ord. 93-18 § 5.1.2, 1993). 14.08.205 Storage of Materials and Equipment 1. The storage or processing of materials that could be injurious to human, animal, or plant life if released due to damage from flooding is prohibited in special flood hazard areas. 2. Storage of other material or equipment may be allowed if not subject to damage by floods and if firmly anchored to prevent flotation, or if readily removable from the area within the time available after flood warning.