<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 26-50. - Sameâ€”Specific.</div>
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               In all areas of special flood hazard where base flood elevation data has been provided,
               as set forth in section 26-27, or <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH26FL_ARTIIAD_S26-31DUREAD" class="section-link" data-product-id="13885">section 26-31</a>(10), the following provisions are required:
               
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                  (1)
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                  <span class="ital">Residential construction.</span> New construction or substantial improvement of any residential structure (including
                  manufactured homes) shall have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated no lower
                  than two feet above the base flood elevation. Should solid foundation perimeter walls
                  be used to elevate a structure, openings sufficient to facilitate the unimpeded movements
                  of flood waters shall be provided.
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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. Structures located in A zones
                  may be floodproofed to the flood protection level in lieu of elevation, provided that
                  all areas of the structure below the required elevation are watertight with walls
                  substantially impermeable to the passage of water, using structural components having
                  the capability of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and the effect of buoyancy.
                  A registered professional engineer or architect shall certify that the standards of
                  this subsection are satisfied. Such certification shall be provided to the official
                  as set forth in <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH26FL_ARTIIAD_S26-30DEPECERE" class="section-link" data-product-id="13885">section 26-30</a>(7).
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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:
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                  1.
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                  Outside a manufactured home park or subdivision;
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                  2.
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                  In a new manufactured home park or subdivision;
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                  3.
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                  In an expansion to an existing manufactured home park or subdivision; or
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                  4.
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                  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 elevated on a permanent
                  foundation such that the lowest floor of the manufactured home is elevated no lower
                  than two feet above the base flood elevation and be securely anchored to an adequately
                  anchored foundation system to resist flotation, collapse, and lateral movement.
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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 (3)(a) of this section must be elevated on reinforced piers or other
                  structural elements so that the lowest floor of the manufactured home is no lower
                  than two feet above the base flood elevation and be securely anchored to an adequately
                  anchored foundation to resist flotation, collapse, and lateral movement.
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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 State of North Carolina
                  Regulations for Manufactured/Mobile Homes, 1995 Edition, and any revision thereto
                  adopted by the commissioner of insurance pursuant to G.S. 143-143.15. Additionally,
                  when the elevation would be met by an elevation of the chassis 36 inches or less above
                  the grade at the site, the chassis shall be supported by reinforced piers or other
                  foundation elements of at least equivalent strength. When the elevation of the chassis
                  is above 36 inches in height an engineering certification is required.
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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 floodprone areas. This plan shall be filed with and approved by the administrator
                  and the local emergency management coordinator.
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                  (4)
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                  <span class="ital">Recreational vehicles.</span> 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. Recreation vehicles placed on sites 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; or
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                  b.
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                  Meet the requirements of <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH26FL_ARTIIAD_S26-30DEPECERE" class="section-link" data-product-id="13885">section 26-30</a> and <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH26FL_ARTIIIPRFLHARE_S26-49RESTEN" class="section-link" data-product-id="13885">sections 26-49</a> and <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH26FL_ARTIIIPRFLHARE_S26-50SAPE" class="section-link" data-product-id="13885">26-50</a>(3).
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                  (5)
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                  <span class="ital">Elevated buildings.</span> New construction or substantial improvements of elevated buildings that include fully
                  enclosed areas that are usable solely for the parking of vehicles, building access
                  or storage in an area other than a basement and which are subject to flooding shall
                  be designed to preclude finished living space and be designed to automatically equalize
                  hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls by allowing for the entry and exit of floodwaters.
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                  a.
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                  Designs for complying with this requirement must either be certified by a professional
                  engineer or architect or meet the following minimum criteria:
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                  1.
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                  Provide a minimum of two openings having a total net area of not less than one square
                  inch for every square foot of enclosed area subject to flooding;
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                  2.
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                  The bottom of all required openings shall be no higher than one foot above grade;
                  and
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                  3.
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                  Openings may be equipped with screens, louvers, valves, or other coverings or devices
                  provided they permit the automatic flow of floodwaters in both directions.
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                  b.
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                  Access to the enclosed area shall be the minimum necessary to allow for parking of
                  vehicles (garage door) or limited storage of maintenance equipment used in connection
                  with the premises (standard exterior door) or entry to the living area (stairway or
                  elevator).
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                  c.
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                  The interior portion of such enclosed area shall not be partitioned or finished into
                  separate rooms, except to enclose storage areas.
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                  (6)
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                  <span class="ital">Temporary structures.</span> Prior to the issuance of a development 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 administrator prior to the issuance of the development
                  permit a plan for the removal of such structure 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 ensure
                  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 floodplain to
                  which the temporary structure will be moved.
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                  b.
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                  The information provided in subsection (6)a of this section shall be submitted in
                  writing to the administrator for review and written approval.
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                  (7)
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                  <span class="ital">Accessory structure.</span> When accessory structures (e.g., sheds, detached garages, etc.) with a value of $3,000.00
                  or less, are to be placed in the floodplain the following criteria shall be met:
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                  a.
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                  Accessory structures shall not be used for human habitation (including work, 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_CH26FL_ARTIIIPRFLHARE_S26-49RESTEN" class="section-link" data-product-id="13885">section 26-49</a>(1);
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                  e.
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                  Service facilities such as electrical and heating equipment shall be installed in
                  accordance with <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH26FL_ARTIIIPRFLHARE_S26-49RESTEN" class="section-link" data-product-id="13885">section 26-49</a>(4); and
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                  f.
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                  Openings to relieve hydrostatic pressure during a flood shall be provided below base
                  flood elevation in conformance with <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH26FL_ARTIIIPRFLHARE_S26-50SAPE" class="section-link" data-product-id="13885">section 26-50</a>(5).
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                  (8)
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                  <span class="ital">Floodways.</span> Located within areas of special flood hazard established in <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH26FL_ARTIINGE_S26-7BAESARSPFLHA" class="section-link" data-product-id="13885">section 26-7</a>, are areas designated as floodways. The floodway is an extremely hazardous area due
                  to the velocity of floodwaters which carry debris and potential projectiles and has
                  erosion potential. The following provisions shall apply within such areas:
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                  a.
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                  No encroachments, including fill, new construction, substantial improvements and other
                  developments shall be permitted unless it has been demonstrated through hydrologic
                  and hydraulic analyses performed in accordance with standard engineering practice
                  that the proposed encroachment would not result in any increase in the flood levels
                  during the occurrence of the base flood. Such certification and technical data shall
                  be presented to the administrator.
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                  b.
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                  If subsection (8)a of this section is satisfied, all new construction and substantial
                  improvements shall comply with all applicable flood hazard reduction provisions of
                  article III of this chapter.
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                  c.
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                  No manufactured homes shall be permitted, except in an existing manufactured home
                  park or subdivision. A replacement manufactured home may be placed on a lot in an
                  existing manufactured home park or subdivision provided the anchoring and the elevation
                  standards of <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH26FL_ARTIIIPRFLHARE_S26-50SAPE" class="section-link" data-product-id="13885">section 26-50</a>(3) and the encroachment standards of <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH26FL_ARTIIIPRFLHARE_S26-50SAPE" class="section-link" data-product-id="13885">section 26-50</a>(8)(a) are met.
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               (Ord. of 9-19-1988, art. 5, Â§ B; Ord. of 1-2001)
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