HomeMy WebLinkAbout12742ORDINANCE N0. 12,742
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 12,649 KNOWN AS THE BUILDING CODE
OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION AND
ENFORCEMENT OF LAND USE MEASURES WHICH WILL HELP PREVENT AND ALLEVIATE
FLOOD HAZARDS AND LOSSES IN FLOOD PLAIN AREAS OF THE CITY; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. The Building Code of the City of Little Rock as adopted by
Ordinance No. 12,649 is hereby amended by adding a new chapter which hereafter shall
be known and referred to as "Chapter XXIX - Construction in Flood Plain".
SECTION 2. Chapter XXIX of the Building Code of the City of Little Rock as
adopted by Section 1 of this Ordinance, shall read as follows:
CHAPTER XXIX
CONSTRUCTION IN FLOOD PLAIN
2901 - GENERAL. It is hereby found and declared that there are certain areas
in the City of Little Rock which have suffered from and are threatened by floods and
hazards incident to flooding; that flooding in these areas is a potential cause of
destruction of life and property, contributes to the spread of disaster - related
diseases, and constitutes a hindrance to the economic development of these areas and
endangers the health, safety and welfare of the residents of this City.
2902 - INTENT. Whereas insurance with Federal reinsurance or other Federal
assistance is available to those cities having adopted adequate land use and control
measures consistent with Federal criteria it shall be the intent of the City of
Little Rock to adopt appropriate measures to prevent and lessen these flood hazards
and losses to the maximum extent feasible and to discourage the development of land
by improvements which are exposed to flood damage, guide the development of proposed
construction away from locations thus threatened, assist in reducing damage caused
by flood and otherwise improve long -range land management in, and use of, areas lying
within the flood plain.
2903 - SCOPE. These regulations shall apply to all existing and proposed
construction and all filling and excavation operations lying within and below the
projected 100 -year frequency flood plain elevation.
2904 - DETERMINATION OF FLOOD ELEVATIONS. All flood elevations referred to
herein shall be based on the hydrographical information made available by the United
States Corp of Engineers at the time of consideration of any development within the
flood plain.
2905 - NEW CONSTRUCTION AND ADDITIONS. New construction or additions for
residential and non - residential structures (including prefabricated and mobile homes)
within the area of special flood hazards shall:
(a) Have the lowest floor (including basement) elevated to or above
the level of the 100 -year flood, or
(b) Be protected against flood damage,
(c) Be designed (or modified) and anchored to prevent flotation, collapse,
or lateral movement of the structure,
(d) Use construction materials and utility equipment that are resistant
to flood damage,
(e) Use construction methods and practices that will minimize flood
damage.
EXCEPTION: Non - residential structures together with attendant utility and
sanitary facilities may be flood proofed up to the level of the 100 -year flood in
lieu of compliance with requirement 2905 (a).
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2906 - REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS. Repairs or alterations, as defined in
Section 101.4 of this Chapter to residential and non - residential structures shall:
(a) Use construction materials and utility equipment that are resistant
to flood damage;
(b) Use construction methods and practices that will minimize flood damage.
2907 - WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS AND SANITARY SEWAGE SYSTEMS. New or replacement
water supply systems and /or sanitary sewage systems shall be designed to minimize or
eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the systems and discharges from the
systems into flood waters, and require onsite waste disposal systems to be located
so as to avoid impairment of them or contamination from them during flooding.
2908 - SUBDIVISIONS AND OTHER PROPOSED NEW DEVELOPMENTS. All subdivision
proposals and other proposed new developments shall be reviewed to assure that:
(a) All such proposals are consistent with the need to minimize
flood damage;
(b) All public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical,
and water systems are located elevated and constructed to minimize or
eliminate flood damage;
(c) Adequate drainage is provided so as to reduce exposure to flood
hazards.
(d) All subdivision plat approvals shall be consistent with the pro-
visions of SECTION 2905 as set forth herein.
2909 - RIVERINE WATERCOURSE. In riverine situations, until a floodway has
been designed, no use, including landfill or excavation, may be permitted within
the flood plain area having special flood hazards unless the applicant for the
land use has demonstrated that the proposed use, when combined with all'other
existing and anticipated uses, will not increase the water surface elevation of
the 100 -year flood more than one foot at any point.
2910 - NEIGHBORING FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS. Consideration of
applications for building, repair, or use permits shall take into account flood
plain management programs, if any, already in effect in neighboring areas.
2911 - PRECEDENCE OF FLOOD PLAIN REGULATIONS. Within the flood plain area
having special flood hazards, the laws and ordinances concerning land use and control
and other measures designed to reduce flood losses shall take precedence over any
conflicting law, ordinance, or codes.
SECTION 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect
thirty (30) days from and after the passage and publication of this ordinance in
accordance with law; and no ordinance or resolution shall be deemed repealed hereby
except to the extent of any conflict herewith.
SECTION 4. Penalties. The penalty for violation of any provisions of this
ordinance shall be as established in Section 114 of the Building Code of the City
of Little Rock.
PASSED: FEBRUARY 6, 1973
ATTESTS Ally i q44&
City Clerk
APPROVED:
Mayor