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Proposed Changes to Building Elevation and Drainage Requirements

Original title: ORDINANCE NO. . AMENDING CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE 9, OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE PERTAINING TO FINISHED FLOOR ELEVATION, INCLUDING DEFINITIONS; SURVEY REQUIREMENTS; RIGHT-OF-WAY, DRAINAGE, AND UTILITIES IMPROVEMENTS; AND LOWEST FLOOR ELEVATION. (LDC-1123-00002) PUBLIC HEARING (Speaker - Aaron Petersen, Assistant Community Development Administrator)

April 4, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

Property owners and developers will be subject to new elevation and drainage standards for construction projects, which may impact building design and site development costs.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owners

Owners planning new construction must adhere to updated elevation and drainage requirements.

Real estate developers

Developers must incorporate new survey and infrastructure standards into their site plans.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 4, 2024.

What's next

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Summary

This ordinance proposes updates to the local Land Development Code regarding requirements for new construction. It includes new definitions, survey requirements, and standards for drainage, utilities, and improvements.

Key Facts

The ordinance amends Chapter 18, Article 9 of the Land Development Code.
New regulations apply to finished floor elevation standards.
The ordinance introduces new definitions related to floor elevation.
New survey requirements are established for development projects.
The ordinance sets new standards for right-of-way improvements.
The ordinance sets new standards for drainage improvements.
The ordinance sets new standards for utility improvements.
The ordinance regulates lowest floor elevation requirements.

Why It Matters

Property owners and developers will be subject to new elevation and drainage standards for construction projects, which may impact building design and site development costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How will this affect my property?

If you are planning new construction or significant site improvements, you will need to comply with updated elevation, drainage, and utility standards defined in the amended code.

What is the purpose of these changes?

The ordinance updates the Land Development Code to refine requirements for , survey accuracy, and infrastructure improvements like drainage and utilities.

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Standardization of Elevation Requirements

The ordinance indicates a move toward stricter or more clearly defined elevation and drainage standards for new construction.

Planning and Zoning Commission

Connected Entities

organizationPlanning and Zoning Commission“The body responsible for the ordinance.”Map →

otherLDC-1123-00002“Ordinance identification number.”Map →

personAaron Petersen“Assistant Community Development Administrator presenting the ordinance.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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