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(Applicable to Flood -Prone Areas) Resolution Number B -I SAMPLE RESOLUTION TO BE USED TO INDICATE THE BUILDING PERMIT SYSTEM WHICH THE COMMUNITY HAS ADOPTED AND THE REVIEW PROCEDURE FOR THE SYSTEM WHEREAS, the (NAME OF COMMUNITY) has adopted and is enforcing (CITE BUILDING CODE, ZONING ORDINANCE), and WHEREAS, Section of the aforesaid prohibits any person, firm or corporation from erecting, constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing, improving, moving or demolishing any building or structure without first obtaining a separate building permit for each building or structure from the (TITLE OF OFFICIAL), and WHEREAS, the (TITLE OF OFFICIAL, OFFICE OR AGENCY) must examine all plans and specifications for the proposed construction when application is made to him for a building permit. NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED by the (NAME OF LOCAL LEGISLATIVE BODY) of (NAME OF COMMUNITY) as follows: 1. That the (TITLE' OF OFFICIAL, OFFICE OR -AGENCY) shall review all building permit applications for new construction or substantial improvements to determine whether proposed building sites will be reasonably safe from flooding. If a proposed building site is in a location that has a flood hazard, any proposed new construction or substantial improvement (including prefabricated and mobile homes) must (i) be designed (or modified) and anchored to prevent flotation, collapse; or lateral move- ment of the structure, (ii) use construction materials 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 (TITLE OF OFFICIAL, OFFICE OR AGENCY) shall review subdivision proposals and other proposed new developments to assure that (0 all such proposals are consistent with the need to minimize flood damage, (ii) all public utilities and facilities; such as sewer, gas, electrical, 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 (TITLE OF OFFICIAL; OFFICE OR AGENCY) shall require new or replacement water supply systems and /or sanitary sewage systems 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. Date Passed HUD-1650 14.73, 026 Certification