Approved December 14, 2021 PZ Minutes

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SECTION G. STANDARDS FOR AREAS OF SHALLOW FLOODING (ZONE AO) Located within the Special Flood Hazard Areas established in Part 3, Section B, are areas designated as shallow flooding areas. These areas have special flood hazards associated with base flood depths of one (1) to three (3) feet where a clearly defined channel does not exist and where the path of flooding is unpredictable and indeterminate. In addition to Part 5, Sections A and B, all new construction and substantial improvements shall meet the following requirements: (1) The reference level shall be elevated at least as high as the depth number specified on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), in feet, plus a freeboard of 2 feet, above the highest adjacent grade; or at least 4 feet where a depth is not provided above the highest adjacent grade if no depth number is specified. (2) Non-residential structures may, in lieu of elevation, be floodproofed to the same level as required in Part 5, Section I(1) so that the structure, together with attendant utility and sanitary facilities, below that level shall be watertight with walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water and with structural components having the capability of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and effects of buoyancy. Certification is required in accordance with Part 4, Section B(3) and Part 5, Section B(2). (3) Adequate drainage paths shall be provided around structures on slopes, to guide floodwaters around and away from proposed structures. PART 6. LEGAL STATUS PROVISIONS SECTION A. EFFECT ON RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES UNDER THE EXISTING FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION ORDINANCE This ordinance in part comes forward by re-enactment of some of the provisions of the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance enacted November 2, 1994 as amended, and it is not the intention to repeal but rather to re-enact and continue to enforce without interruption of such existing provisions, so that all rights and liabilities that have accrued thereunder are reserved and may be enforced. The enactment of this ordinance shall not affect any action, suit or proceeding instituted or pending. All provisions of the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance of Cabarrus County enacted on November 2, 1994, as amended, which are not reenacted herein are repealed. The date of the initial Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance for each municipal jurisdiction within Cabarrus County is as follows: Mount Pleasant: November 2, 1994 City of Locust: September 3, 2008 Town of Harrisburg: October 13, 2008 City of Kannapolis: December 17, 1990 Town of Midland: November 10, 2008 City of Concord: February 14, 1983 SECTION B. EFFECT UPON OUTSTANDING FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMITS. Nothing herein contained shall require any change in the plans, construction, size, or designated use of any development or any part thereof for which a floodplain development permit has been granted by the Floodplain Administrator or his or her authorized agents before the time of passage of this ordinance; provided, however, that when construction is not begun under such outstanding permit within a period of six (6) months subsequent to the date of issuance of the outstanding permit, construction or use shall be in conformity with the provisions of this ordinance. SECTION C. SEVERABILITY If any section, clause, sentence, or phrase of the Ordinance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, then said holding shall in no way effect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. Page 27 of 28 2021 NC Model Ordinance, Non-Coastal Amended