Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-01-27 86 AC RESOLVE86 AC Introduced by Councilor Money, Jan. 27, 1975 CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.)¢$pjy1py_J1ain9..1�silclila_Rexml.za._.in._the..psexenxisn.nf......._.._...._. F1 od D mag By Ne IXty Cosmti{ Wde CRY of Ba .- RESOLFRD, W BEAS, the City of Bangor has adopted by reference in Chapter IX Of the Laws and Ordinances of the City of Bangor and isenforcing the 'BOCA Basic Building Code/1970" includingthe'^BOCA Basic Building Cede Accumulative Supplement, 1973" and has adopted in Chapter VIII of the Laws and Ordinances of the City of Bangor and is enforcing the "City of Bangor Zoning Ordinance"; and WHEREAS, Section 114.0 of the "HOCA Basic Building Code/ 1970" and Article 23 of the "City of Bangor Zoning Ordinance" prohibit any person,. firm or corporation from erecting, constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing, improving, re- moving or demolishing any building or structure without first obtaining a separate building permit for each building or structure from the Zoning & Code Enforcement Administration officer; and WHEREAS, the Zoning & Code Enforcement Administration Officer must examine all plans and specifications for the proposed construction when application is made for a building permit, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council Of the City of Bangor az follows; 1. That the Zoning & Code Enforcement Administration. Officer shall review all building permit applications for n con- structiono substantial improvements to determine whether the proposed building sites would be reasonably safe from flooding. If a proposed building site i a Location that has a flood hazard, any proposed new construction or sub- stantial improvement .(including prefabricated and mobile homes) must (i) be designed and so modified, and anchored, to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the structure, (ii) use construction material and utility equipment that are resistant to flood damage, and (iii) use construction methods and practices that will minimize flood damage; and 2. That the Zoning & Code Enforcement Administration Officer shall review subdivision proposals and other proposed new developments to assure that (i) all such proposals are con- sistent with the need to minimize flood damage, (ii) all public utilities and facilities, such as sewer, gas, electri- cal, and water systems are located, elevated, and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage, and (iii)adequate drainage is provided so as to reduce exposure to flood hazards; and 3. ,That the Zoning & Code Enforcement Administration Officer shall require new or replacement water Supply systems and/or' sanitary sewage 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. IN CIW COUNCIL January 27, 1975 86 AC Passed s'7 RECEIVED xes0L VE .y,.cxw cLeNN - 1915 JAN 22 PM 2:97 UsiY aolwang eermtcs in cns Prove tion CITY. CLERK'S OFFICE .. of Flood Damage. - •:Iy 9F 9A9GOR. MAINE