2017-30 Amending City Code Chapter 67.1 Floodplain Protection Provisions

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vii. The garage or shed must have at least one permanent opening on each wall not more than one (1) foot above grade with one (1) square inch of opening for every one (1) square foot of floor area; viii. The garage or shed must be less than fie fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) in market value or replacement cost whichever is greater or less than twee five hundred twenty seventy-six(28) 576 square feet; ix. The structure shall be anchored to resist floatation and overturning; x. All flammable or toxic materials(gasoline,paint,insecticides,fertilizers, etc.) shall be stored above the flood protection elevation; and, xi. A licensed Illinois surveyor shall document the lowest floor elevation and the owner advised of the flood insurance implications. 7. SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS. The City Council shall take into account known and-=per—e hazards related to land use and development, with significant regard and understanding of the sensitive yet potentially destructive aspects associated with activities in areas prone to flooding. In recognition of the potential, the City Council shall take into account the following: A. New subdivisions, manufactured home parks, annexation agreements, planned developments, and additions to manufactured home parks and subdivisions shall meet the damage prevention and building protections standards contained in Sections 5 and 6 of this Ordinance. Sti-dettifes and dwellings shall be prohibited ffom being built bele the flood pr-oteetion eleva4ien. Proposals for such development shall include the following data; i. The base flood elevation and the boundary of the floodplain, where the base flood elevation is not available from an existing study, the applicant shall be responsible for calculating the base flood elevation;