APPENDIX C: MITIGATION ALTERNATIVES
LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION RECOMMENDATIONS The CRS encourages strong building codes. It provides credit in two ways: points are awarded based on the community's Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS) classification and points are awarded for adopting the International Code series. The HMPC was concerned about the State Building Code Council and the implementation of the most current version of the International Building Code. CRS credits are available for regulations that encourage developers to preserve floodplains or other hazardous areas away from development. There is no credit for a plan, only for the enforceable regulations that are adopted pursuant to a plan. Communities could receive credit for Activity 430 – Higher Regulatory Standards and for Activity 420 – Open Space Preservation for preserving parcels within the SFHA as open space. Preserving flood prone areas as open space is one of the highest priorities of the Community Rating System. Communities could also receive credit for Activity 450 – Stormwater Management for enforcing regulations for stormwater management and soil and erosion control. The HMPC did not recommend any new higher standards but did propose several plan and policy updates to integrate hazard mitigation. Table C.1 – Prevention Mitigation Options and Recommended Projects Action # Mitigation Action Reason for Pursuing / Not Pursuing Funding Prevention Measures Considered by HMPC and Not Recommended
Encourage voluntary compliance with floodplain development regulations. Adopt a lower substantial damage and improvement threshold
Could save money on enforcement but would not guarantee compliance with standards. Would be difficult to get political or public support for this measure.
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n/a
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n/a
Prevention Measures and Funding Recommended for Implementation
Raleigh is gathering information on how data produced through ongoing detailed basin studies can be used for mapping updates, outlining criteria for where and how often mapping updates will be conducted, and evaluating potential budgetary and resource needs. Cary will undertake floodplain management activities beyond the NFIP minimum requirements to seek membership in the CRS program. Fuquay-Varina will work to implement and enforce the Neuse River Buffer Rules to reduce flooding and improve water quality.
Develop a local floodplain mapping program to produce regular mapping updates to flood hazard maps.
Local & Federal
P-3
Operating Budget
P-7
CRS membership
Neuse River Buffer Rules Implementation
Operating Budget
P-6
C.2.2 PROPERTY PROTECTION MEASURES Property protection measures are used to modify buildings or property subject to damage. Property protection measures fall under three approaches: • Modify the site to keep the hazard from reaching the building;
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