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17-33 SITE IMPROVEMENTS, UTILITIES AND LIMITATIONS.
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17-33.1 Minimum Requirements.
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All proposed development in flood hazard areas shall be reviewed to determine that:

a. Such proposals are consistent with the need to minimize flood damage and will be reasonably safe from flooding.

b. Where the proposed development has more than fifty (50) lots or is larger than five (5) acres and base flood elevations are not included on the FIRM, the base flood elevations shall be determined in accordance with Section 17-15.2(a).

c. All public utilities and facilities, such as sewer, gas, electric, communications, and water systems are located and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage.

d. Adequate drainage is provided to reduce exposure to flood hazards; in Zones AH and AO, adequate drainage paths shall be provided to guide floodwater around and away from proposed structures. (Ord. #256-2021, S2 (303-1))