Hernando County |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 13. FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION |
Article XII. SITE IMPROVEMENTS, UTILITIES AND LIMITATIONS |
§ 13-61. Minimum requirements.
All proposed new development shall be reviewed to determine that:
(1)
Such proposals are consistent with the need to minimize flood damage and will be reasonably safe from flooding;
(2)
All public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electric, communications, and water systems are located and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage; and
(3)
Adequate drainage is provided to reduce exposure to flood hazards; in zones AH and AO, adequate drainage paths shall be provided to guide floodwaters around and away from proposed structures.
(Ord. No. 2014-1, § III, 1-28-14)