15.74.150 Standards for subdivisions.
A. All new subdivision proposals and other proposed development, including proposals for manufactured home parks and subdivisions, greater than fifty lots or five acres, whichever is the lesser, shall:
1. Identify the special flood hazard areas (SFHA) and base flood elevations (BFE); and
2. Identify the elevations of lowest floors of all proposed structures and pads on the final plans.
B. If the site is filled above the base flood elevation, the following as-built information for each structure shall be certified by a registered engineer or licensed land surveyor and shall be provided as part of an application for a letter of map revision based on fill (LOMR-F) to the floodplain administrator:
1. Lowest floor elevation;
2. Pad elevation; and
3. Lowest adjacent grade.
C. All subdivision maps for real property within areas of special flood hazards shall be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage.
D. All subdivision maps for real property within areas of special flood hazards shall provide for public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems to be located and constructed to minimize flood damage.
E. All subdivision maps for real property within areas of special flood hazards shall provide for adequate drainage to reduce exposure to flood damage. Certification of compliance shall be required of the developer prior to recordation. (Ord. 5062 § 1, 2021; Ord. 4469 § 1, 2007)