<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 16.5-72. - Specific standards for development in the floodway fringe.</div>
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               In all areas of special flood hazard where base flood elevation data have been provided,
               as set forth in <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH16.5FL_ARTIIFLDAPROR_DIV1GE_S16.5-31LAWHARAP" class="section-link" data-product-id="12650">section 16.5-31</a>, and delineated as floodway fringe, the following standards for development must
               be met in addition to the requirements associated with the zoning designation of the
               property:
               
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                  (1)
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                  <span class="ital">Residential construction.</span> New construction or substantial improvement of any residential structure (see subsection
                  (3) for information on manufactured homes) shall have the lowest floor, including
                  basement, elevated no lower than two feet above the base flood elevation.
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                  (2)
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                  <span class="ital">Nonresidential construction.</span> New construction or substantial improvement of any commercial, industrial or nonresidential
                  structure shall have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated no lower than
                  two feet above the level of the base flood elevation.
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                  (3)
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                  <span class="ital">Manufactured homes.</span>
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                  a.
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                  Manufactured homes that are placed or substantially improved on sites (i) outside
                  a manufactured home park or subdivision; (ii) in a new manufactured home park or subdivision;
                  (iii) in an expansion to an existing manufactured home park or subdivision; or (iv)
                  in an existing manufactured home park or subdivision on which a manufactured home
                  has incurred "substantial damage" as the result of a flood, must be on a permanent
                  foundation such that the lowest floor of the manufactured home is no lower than two
                  feet above the base flood elevation.
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                  b.
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                  Manufactured homes that are to be placed or substantially improved on sites in an
                  existing manufactured home park or subdivision that are not subject to the provisions
                  of subsection a. above, must be elevated so that the lowest floor of the manufactured
                  home is no lower than two feet above the base flood elevation.
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                  c.
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                  Manufactured homes shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement.
                  For the purpose of this requirement, manufactured homes must be anchored to resist
                  flotation, collapse or lateral movement in accordance with the Regulations for Mobile
                  Homes and Modular Housing adopted by the commissioner of insurance pursuant to G.S.
                  143-143.15.
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                  d.
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                  An evacuation plan must be developed for evacuation of all residents of all new, substantially
                  improved or substantially damaged manufactured home parks or subdivisions located
                  within areas of special flood hazard. This plan shall be filed with the local administrator
                  and the local emergency management coordinator at the time of site plan approval,
                  or subdivision plat approval. If site plan or subdivision approval is not required,
                  the plan shall be filed for approval prior to issuance of a building permit.
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                  (4)
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                  <span class="ital">Recreational vehicles.</span> Recreational vehicles shall either:
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                  a.
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                  Be on site for fewer than 180 consecutive days and be fully licensed and ready for
                  highway use. A recreational vehicle is ready for highway use if it is on wheels or
                  jacking system, is attached to the site only by quick- disconnect type utilities and
                  security devices, and has no permanently attached additions; or
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                  b.
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                  Meet the requirements of <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH16.5FL_ARTIIFLDAPROR_DIV2AD_S16.5-52PEAPDEACINBUNOLIBUPESIPLSUPL" class="section-link" data-product-id="12650">section 16.5-52</a> and <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH16.5FL_ARTIIFLDAPROR_DIV3PRFLHARE_S16.5-71GEST" class="section-link" data-product-id="12650">section 16.5-71</a> and subsection (3) of this section.
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                  (5)
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                  <span class="ital">Temporary structures.</span> Prior to the issuance of a permit for a temporary structure, the following requirements
                  must be met:
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                  a.
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                  All applicants must submit to the local administrator prior to the issuance of a permit,
                  a plan for the removal of such structure(s) in the event of a hurricane or flash flood
                  warning notification. The plan must include the following information:
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                  1.
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                  A specified time period for which the temporary use will be permitted;
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                  2.
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                  The name, address and phone number of the individual responsible for the removal of
                  the temporary structure;
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                  3.
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                  The time frame prior to the event at which a structure will be removed (i.e. minimum
                  of 72 hours before landfall of a hurricane or immediately upon flood warning notification);
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                  4.
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                  A copy of the contract or other suitable instrument with a trucking company to insure
                  the availability of removal equipment when needed; and
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                  5.
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                  Designation, accompanied by documentation of a location outside the area of special
                  flood hazard to which the temporary structure will be moved.
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                  b.
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                  The above information shall be submitted in writing to the local administrator for
                  review and written approval.
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                  (6)
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                  <span class="ital">Accessory structures.</span> When accessory structures, as defined in this section are to be placed in areas of
                  special flood hazard the following criteria shall be met:
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                  a.
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                  Accessory structures shall not be accessory dwellings and shall not be used for human
                  habitation (including working, sleeping, living, cooking or restroom areas).
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                  b.
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                  Accessory structures shall be designed to have low flood damage potential.
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                  c.
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                  Accessory structures shall be constructed and placed on the building site so as to
                  offer the minimum resistance to the flow of floodwaters.
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                  d.
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                  Accessory structures shall be firmly anchored in accordance with <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH16.5FL_ARTIIFLDAPROR_DIV3PRFLHARE_S16.5-71GEST" class="section-link" data-product-id="12650">section 16.5-71</a>(1).
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                  e.
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                  Service facilities such as electrical and hearing equipment shall be installed in
                  accordance with <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH16.5FL_ARTIIFLDAPROR_DIV3PRFLHARE_S16.5-71GEST" class="section-link" data-product-id="12650">section 16.5-71</a>(4).
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                  (7)
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                  <span class="ital">[Compliance.]</span> All construction shall comply with the applicable flood hazards reduction provisions
                  of division 3. Nonconformities are subject to the requirements of <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH16.5FL_ARTIIFLDAPROR_DIV3PRFLHARE_S16.5-71GEST" class="section-link" data-product-id="12650">section 16.5-71</a>(9).
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               (Ord. of 4-22-96, Â§ 1)
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