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

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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 E ui ment 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. 14.08.210 utilities. 1. All new and replacement water supply systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the systems and discharges from systems into floodwaters. 2. New and replacement sanitary sewage systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the systems and discharge from the systems into flood waters. 3. On-site waste disposal systems shall be located to avoid impairment to them or contamination from them during flooding. 4. New water wells shall be constructed in compliance with WAC 173-160-171, on high yrounc that is not in the floodwav, 5. Fuel storage tanks shall either be elevated or anchored using methods and practices that minimize flood damage. (consistent with FEMA's "Protecting Building Utilities From Flood Damage" guidebook for techniques). (Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 2001-03; Ord. 93-18 § 5.1.3, 1993). 14.08.220 Subdivision proposals and Development. All subdivisions as well as new development shall: 1. All subdiylsien PF9P945 5142111 he Be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage.