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RESOLUTION NU. 4,934
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS FOR APPLYING FOR
THE ELIGIBILITY FOR THE SALE OF FLOOD INSURANCE
UNDER THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, The City of Little Rock had adopted and is enforcing
the Southern Standard Building Code and
WHEREAS, Section 106 of the Southern Standard Building Code as
adopted by the City of Little Rock prohibits any person, firm or
corporation from erecting, constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing,
improving, moving or demolishing any building or structure without
first obtaining a separate building permit for each building or
structure from the Building Official, and
WHEREAS, The Director of the Department of Community Development
must examine all plans and specifications for the proposed construc-
tion when application is made to him for a building permit, and
NOW, THEREFORE, B. IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of
the City of Little Rock as follows:
1. That the Director of the Department of Community Development
for the City of Little Rock when reviewing applications for building
permits, including the plans and specifications for the proposed
construction, will review all building permit applications to
determine if the proposed construction is consistent with the need
to minimize flood damage.
2. That the Director of the Department of Community Development
shall review all building permit applications to determine if the
site of the proposed construction is reasonably safe from flooding
and to make recommendations for construction in all locations which
have flood hazards.
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3. That the Director of the Department of Community Development
in reviewing all applications for construction in flood hazard locations
within the City of Little Rock shall require that any such proposed
construction must:
a. Be designed and anchored to prevent the flotation,
collapse or lateral movement of the structure or portions
of the structure due to flooding.
b. Use of construction materials and utility equipment
that are resistant to flood damage.
c. Use of construction methods and practices that will
minimize flood damage.
d. Provide adequate drainage in order to reduce exposure
to flood hazards.
This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption.
ADOPTED: February 6, 1973
ATTEST: c4!1'1106 qextlij APPROVED: eutc4azet.
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