- (a) All public utilities and facilities, such as sewer, gas, electrical, telecommunication, water systems, and roadways shall be located and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage.
- (b) Adequate drainage shall be provided to reduce exposure to flood hazards around these facilities.
- (c) New and replacement sanitary sewage systems shall be designed to minimize infiltration of floodwaters into the systems and discharges from the systems into waters.
- (d) Onsite waste disposal systems shall be located to avoid impairment to them or contamination from them during flooding.
(e)
- (1) Roads and driveways for normal access may be constructed below the base flood elevation as the topography may require.
- (2) Roads and drives required for access by emergency vehicles during a flood for evacuation or emergency rescue or response shall be constructed at or above the base flood elevation.
(f)
- (1) Bridges and crossings of streams, creeks, and primary drainage paths of floodwaters may be constructed below the base flood elevation provided that proper signage is installed advising of “low water crossing, do not enter when water is above roadway”.
- (2) Construction must be compliant with 22 CAR § 111-707 and other applicable sections of the Building Authority Division floodplain management program.