HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 74-2375'g0~-4':0-~h A~VE~UE ~.E. 788-9221
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 55421
RESOLUTION #74-23
ADOPTING LAND USE AND CONTROL MEASURES IN FLOOD
PLAIN AREAS
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights had adopted and is
enforcing the Uniform Buildi.ng Code; 'and
WHEREAS, Section 30la of the Uniform Buildi.ng Code prohibits
any person, firm or corporation from erecti.ng, constructing,
enlarging, alteri,ng, repairing, improving, moving or demolishing
any building or structure wi'thout first' obtainilng a separate buildi.ng
permit for' each building or structure from the Building Official; and
WHEREAS, the Buildi.ng Official must examine all plans and
specifications for the proposed construction when application is
made to.the Building Official for a buildi.ng permit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED.BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS:
l. That the Building Official shall review all buildi.ng permit
applications for new construction or substantial improvements to
determine whether proposed buildi.ng sites will be reasonably safe
from flooding. If a proposed buildi.ng site is in a location that
has a flood' hazard, any proposed new construction or substantial
improvement (including prefabricated and mobile homes) must:
a. be designed (or modified) and anchored to prevent flotation,
collapse, or lateral movement of the structure, b. use construction
materials and utility equipment that are resistant to flood damage,
and c. use construction methods and practices that will minimize
flood damage; and
2. That the Buildi.ng Official shall review subdivision
proposals and other proposed new developments 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, and c. adequate drainage is
provided so as to reduce exposure to flood hazards; and
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3. That the Building Official shall require new or replacement
water supply systems and/or sanitary sewage systems to be designed to
minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the systems
and discharges from the systems into flood waters, and require on-
site waste disposal systems to be located so as to avoid impairment
of them or contamination from them during flooding.
Passed this 22nd day of April, 1974.
Offered by: Land
Seconded by: Logacz
Roll Call : All Ayes
Bruce G. N~wrocki, Mayor
SdcretarT~"to the Council