hazard soils areas with a total drainage area of more than 25 acres, but less than 100 acres; and/or (6) flood hazard soils area with a total drainage area of 100 acres or more.
(34) FLOODPLAIN (Flood Damage Prevention). The term defining any land area susceptible to being inundated by water from any source.
(35) FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMITS (Flood Damage Prevention). The term defining any type of permit that is required in conformance with the provisions of the Land Development Ordinance, prior to the commencement of any development activity . (36) FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT (Flood Damage Prevention). The term defining the operation of an overall program of corrective and preventive measures for reducing flood damage and preserving and enhancing, where possible, natural resources in the floodplain, including, but not limited to, emergency preparedness plans, flood control works, floodplain management regulations, and open space plans. (37) FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS (Flood Damage Prevention). The term defining the Flood Damage & Prevention Regulations and other regulations of the Town Code including but not limited to subdivision regulations, building code regulations, health regulations, special purpose regulations, and other applications of police power, which control development in flood prone areas. This term describes federal, state or local regulations, in any combination thereof, which provide standards for preventing and reducing flood loss and damage. (38) FLOODPROOFING (Flood Damage Prevention). The term defining any combination of structural and nonstructural additions, changes, or adjustments to structures, which reduce or eliminate flood damage to real estate or improved real property, water and sanitation facilities, structures, and their contents. (39) FLOOD-RESISTANT MATERIAL (Flood Damage Prevention) . The term defining any building product [material, component or system] capable of withstanding direct and prolonged contact (minimum 72 hours) with floodwaters without sustaining damage that requires more than low-cost cosmetic repair. Any material that is water-soluble or is not resistant to alkali or acid in water, including normal adhesives for above-grade use, is not flood-resistant. Pressure-treated lumber or naturally decay-resistant lumbers are acceptable flooring materials. Sheet-type flooring coverings that restrict evaporation from below and materials that are impervious, but dimensionally unstable are not acceptable. Materials that absorb or retain water excessively after submergence are not flood- resistant. Please refer to Technical Bulletin 2, Flood Damage-Resistant Materials
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