§ A. General standards.

In all areas of special flood hazard the following provisions are required:

(1)

New construction and substantial improvements shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement of the structure;

(2)

Manufactured homes shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement. Methods of anchoring may include, but are not limited to, use of over-the-top or frame ties to ground anchors. This standard shall be in addition to and consistent with applicable state requirements for resisting wind forces;

(3)

New construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed with materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage;

(4)

New construction or substantial improvements shall be constructed by methods and practices that minimize flood damage;

(5)

Electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, air conditioning equipment and other service facilities shall be designed and/or located so as to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding;

(6)

New and replacement water supply systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into the system;

(7)

New and replacement sanitary sewage systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into the systems and discharges from the systems into floodwaters;

(8)

On-site waste disposal systems shall be located and constructed to avoid impairment to them or contamination from them during flooding; and

(9)

Any alteration, repair, reconstruction or improvements to a building which is in compliance with the provisions of this ordinance shall meet the requirements of "new construction" as contained in this ordinance;

(10)

Any alteration, repair, reconstruction or improvements to a building which is not in compliance with the provisions of this ordinance shall be undertaken only if said nonconformity is not furthered, extended or replaced.